Extending the use of shunt capacitors by means of automatic switching

B. M. Jones and C. N. Clark (Duquesne Light Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.): In past years the applications of shunt capacitors for improvement of voltage on distribution circuits have been limited generally to those locations where relatively small increases in voltage were required. In cases where a large increase in voltage was needed, it was necessary to utilize other methods such as step regulators, extending additional phase wires, or the use of larger conductors.