Capacitors on a growing system

THE capacitor is a very useful addition to the group of equipments and materials used on an electric distribution system. Its greatest value is that it increases the capacity of circuits carrying reactive load currents. A complete study of the optimum balance between capacitors and new circuit capacity also involves a study of saving in copper losses, improvement in voltage, which may or may not increase revenue, and a consideration of such factors as new emergency tie capacity that may be provided by a new circuit.