In this manner the network avoids distributing the reactive power absorbed by load. Individual power factor correction capacitors reduce additional losses caused by cable and transformer coil heating, and allows for the installation of smaller sized wire.
Most noticeably, capacitors reduce losses, free up capacity, and reduce voltage drop. Let’s go a little bit into details. By canceling the reactive power to motors and other loads with low power factor, capacitors decrease the line current. Reduced current frees up capacity; the same circuit can serve more load.
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By canceling the reactive power to motors and other loads with low power factor, capacitors decrease the line current. Reduced current frees up capacity; the same circuit can serve more load. Reduced current also significantly lowers the I 2 R line losses. Capacitors provide a voltage boost, which cancels part of the drop caused by system loads.
At low voltage, compensation is provided by: Note: When the installed reactive power of compensation exceeds 800 kvar, and the load is continuous and stable, it is often found to be economically advantageous to install capacitor banks at the medium voltage level. (see Fig. L11)
Capacitors provide power just when reactive loads need it. Just when a motor with low power factor needs power from the system, the capacitor is there to provide it. Then in the next half cycle, the motor releases its excess energy, and the capacitor is there to absorb it. Capacitors and reactive loads exchange this reactive power back and forth.