We have seen that a capacitor bank is used for the improvement of power factor and reactive power compensation in a substation. As the role of this bank is very important, it becomes critical to see that the bank is maintained well. Also, it has to be seen which parameters of this bank should be specified for installing it into the substation.
In this section, we delve into a practical case study involving the selection and calculation of a capacitor bank situated within a 132 by 11 KV substation. The primary objective of this capacitor bank is to enhance the power factor of a factory.
What is the required rating of capacitor bank. Where the capacitor bank needs to be located. Formula used for sizing the capacitor bank Figure-2 shows the reactive power compensated by adding switchable capacitor bank in parallel. The required rating of the capacitor bank is 87.65 kVAR. So here we have added 90 kVAR capacitor bank.
Power factor correction capacitor banks can be configured in the following ways: Delta connected Bank. Star-Solidly Grounded Bank. Star-Ungrounded Bank. Go to Content ↑ 1. Star-Solidly Grounded Initial cost of the bank may be lower since the neutral does not have to be insulated from ground.
Capacitor banks are frequently used in power plants, substations, industries, and certain residential areas to increase the dependability and effectiveness of electrical systems. Figure 2: A Capacitor Bank To understand the workings of a capacitor bank, it is essential to know about its construction and various components.
The required rating of the capacitor bank is 87.65 kVAR. So here we have added 90 kVAR capacitor bank. The reactive power supplied by capacitor bank is 88.7 kVAR. 5. Location of capacitor bank in LV system The capacitor bank must be connected close to load in parallel with each phase of the load. 6. Conclusion