Reactive Power Compensation (ePub)

The comprehensive resource on reactive power compensation,
presenting the design, application and operation of reactive power
equipment and installations

The area of reactive power compensation is gaining increasing
importance worldwide. If suitably designed, it is capable of
improving voltage quality significantly, meaning that losses in
equipment and power systems are reduced, the permissible loading of
equipment can be increased, and the over-all stability of system
operation improved. Ultimately, energy use and CO2
emisson are reduced.

This unique guide discusses the effects of reactive power on
generation, transmission and distribution, and looks at the
compensation of existing installations in detail. It outlines
methods for determination of reactive power and answers the
questions that arise when controlling it, for example, at parallel
operation with generators. There is also a chapter devoted to
installation, maintenance and disturbances.

Key features include:

* A concise overview as well as deep specific knowledge on the
segment power factor regulation and network quality

* Theory of reactive power compensation coupled with typical
application examples such as car manufacturing, metal rolling and
chemical works

* Chapter summaries with charts explaining how to put the theory
into practice

* Coverage on the cost-saving aspects of this technology,
including the efficient use of energy and the reduction of
CO2

A practical guide for electrical engineers and technicians in
utilities, this is also essential reading for maintenance
engineers, designers, electrical contractors, manufacturing
companies, and researchers, also those in industry and planning
agencies. Insightful and clear, the book will also appeal to senior
undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering students and
professors.