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Nov 22,2019
In an L.V/M.V/H.V electrical installation, capacitor banks (or Static var generator/Active harmonic filter)can be installed at 3 different levels. 1.Global installation Advantages: - No reactive energy bill. - Represents the most economical solution since all the power is concentrated at one point and the expansion coefficient makes it possible to optimize banks - Relieves the transformer. Remark:...
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Dec 18,2019
Single busbar compensation Overview An installation with a single LV busbar is that most often encountered. This type of installation requires that the reactive power can change with respect to the methods defined previously. Compensation uses all the receiving devices of the installation and the amperage of the current transformer is determined according to the total current conducted through the...
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Dec 19,2019
Method for determining compensation (Power Factor correction Guidelines) Step 1 Selection of the compensation mode The location of L.V capacitors banks in an installation constitutes the mode of reactive power compensation, which may be central (one location for the entire installation), by sector or group (section-by-section), at load level, or some combination of the latter two. In principle, th...
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Dec 19,2019
Method for determining compensation (Power Factor correction Guidelines) Step 2 Selection of the compensation type Different types of compensation should be adopted depending on the performance requirements and complexity of control: Fixed, by connection of a fixed-value capacitor bank Automatic, by connection of a different number of steps, allowing adjustment of the reactive energy to the requir...
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Dec 19,2019
Method for determining compensation (Power Factor correction Guidelines) Step 3: Allowance for operating conditions and harmonics Capacitor banks should be selected depending on the working conditions expected during their lifetime. Allowing for operating conditions The operating conditions have a great influence on the life expectancy of capacitors. The following parameters should be taken into a...
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Dec 28,2019
Reactive power is necessary to generate magnetic fields, e.g. in motors, transformers and generators. This power oscillates between the source and the load and represents an additional loading. Static var Compensator (SVC) and static var generator can suppress the voltage fluctuation, flicker and rapidly compensate the reactive power and the quality of electric power can be improved. If you have q...
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Jan 07,2020
Part 1:Principle of reactive energy management All AC electrical networks consume two types of power: active power (kW) and reactive power (kVAr): The active power P (in kW) is the real power transmitted to loads such as motors,lamps, heaters, computers, etc. The electrical active power is transformed into mechanical power, heat or light. The reactive power Q (in kVAr) is used only to power the ma...
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Jan 13,2020
Abstract: The application of SVG/STATCOM, a high voltage dynamic reactive power compensation device, produced by ZDDQ Electric Co., Ltd. is described in this paper. Its role in reactive power compensation for new energy construction is analyzed and its applications in electric and electronic fields are indicated. Key words: SVG;STATCOM; Photovoltaic station; Reactive power compensation; Applicatio...
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Jan 17,2020
Centralised compensation Centralised compensation by means of an automatic capacitor bank with automatic regulation offers the most simple and economical solution. The reactive power is subdivided in a number of capacitor steps that can be connected independently. A reactive power controller continuously measures the needs of the installation and connects or disconnects the capacitors until the ta...
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Jan 19,2020
A changing electrical network brings new power quality issues. Today the way we generate, use, and control our energy is changing. New and renewable generation and distribution technology is becoming common, and combined with more dynamic and complex load profiles, there are more challenges faced by the network and energy users to provide high power quality. A new way to improve your power quality...
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Feb 07,2020
Power Factor Correction The active power produced by the active current can alone be turned into an effective use for the consumer; while the reactive power produced by the reactive current does not yield usable power, and consequently, is not registered on the active performance meter. The reactive power has, however, a negative effect on generators, transformers, and conductor lines, while causi...
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Feb 21,2020
Medium Voltage STATCOM-Dynamic Reactive Compensation -----Providing stability, security, and reliability to the grid Installing a STATCOM at one or more suitable points on the network is a powerful and cost effective method to increase grid transfercapability and enhance voltage stability. What is a STATCOM? A STATCOM (or Static Synchronous Compensator) is a voltage regulating device. It is based ...
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Feb 29,2020
The ubiquity of synchronous generation should not be assumed in highly renewable power systems. Various problems may consequently arise, not least of which are the difficulties entailed in maintaining regional reactive power balance. Offering a potential solution to such problems, modern renewable generator technologies offer controllable reactive power resources. As many of these generators will ...
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Mar 11,2020
Product Description ZDDQ Medium Voltage Metal Enclosed Capacitor and Harmonic Filter Banks are designed for industrial, commercial, and utility power systems requiring medium voltage automatic power factor correction. Standard designs are available for placement in outdoor or indoor substations (an enclosure integrity option can be added to allow for placement in publicly accessible areas) for pow...
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Apr 03,2020
Power factor correction Connected equipment (transformers, motors, air-conditioning, refrigerators, etc.) cause a phase angle between current and voltage.When the current is phase-shifted, it takes more current to deliver the same amount of active power. Impact of reactive power • Transmission equipment has to be sized for the apparent power, yet only active power is useful • Increased losses in t...
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May 26,2020
Power Factor: Power factor correction(Cosφ) Benefits of power factor correction Improves system power factor Reduces network losses Avoid penalty charges from utilities for excessive consumption of reactive power Reduces cost and generates higher revenue for the customer Increases system capacity and saves cost on new installations Improves voltage regulation in the network Increases power availab...
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Jun 19,2020
Global compensation Where a load is continuous and stable, global compensation can be applied Principle The capacitor bank is connected to the busbars of the main LV distribution board for the installation, and remains in service during the period of normal load. Advantages The global type of compensation: Reactive current still flows in all conductors of cables leaving (i.e. downstream of) the ma...
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Oct 21,2020
Our Indian Clients and African Clients has installed hybrid reactive power compensation system. After our guide, they use ZDDQ SVG mixed with Capapacitor banks based on Contactors and Thyristors. A united system of thyristor switched capacitor (TSC) and static var generator (SVG) was proposed to improve voltage regulation, stability, and power factor in ac transmission and distribution systems. Th...
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