Title :
Application of distribution system capacitor banks and their impact on power quality
Author :
Grebe, Thomas E.
Author_Institution :
Electrotek Concepts Inc., Knoxville, TN, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a summary of the power quality-related concerns associated with the application of utility distribution capacitor banks. These concerns include distribution capacitor switching transients and power system harmonics. Methods for identifying these problems, determining their impact on utility and customer systems, and developing solutions are provided
Keywords :
capacitor storage; distribution networks; power capacitors; power supply quality; power system harmonics; power system transients; capacitor switching transients; customer system impact; distribution system capacitor banks; power quality; power system harmonics; utility system impact; Capacitors; Inductors; Power harmonic filters; Power quality; Power system harmonics; Power system reliability; Power system transients; Senior members; Variable speed drives; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
