Author :
Holmquist, John R. ; Chen, Mark T.
Author_Institution :
Weyerhaeuser, Federal Way, WA
Abstract :
This paper deals with the use of an automatic tuned capacitor bank connected to a transformer, where the number of capacitors used is automatically adjusted based on the actual load. Capacitor switching is a function of the power factor controller which detects the base frequency and changes the operation automatically to 50 or 60 Hz. The capacitor bank sizing is a function of the practical air circuit breaker rating that is economical to serve the capacitor bank. To be cost effective, manufactures tend to use their standard components to assemble a tuned capacitor bank
Keywords :
capacitor switching; circuit breakers; costing; power factor; power transformers; air circuit breaker; automatic tuned capacitor bank; capacitor switching; costing; power factor controller; transformer; Capacitors; Costs; Milling machines; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power system analysis computing; Reactive power; South America; Synchronous motors; Transformers;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2006.1678385
