Shunt Capacitors are primarily used to improve the power factor in the network. They will also improve the voltage stability and reduce network losses. Improving the power factor also means a higher power transmission capability and increased control of the power flow. The installation of capacitors in a transmission or distribution network is called power factor correction or reactive power compensation.
Benefits
- Reduced network losses
- Increased voltage stability
- Improved power quality
- Limitation or reduction of charges for excess reactive power consumption.
- Increased load possibility on existing transmission lines and transformers
The ABB Open-rack shunt capacitor type QBANK is the most common capacitor bank supplied by ABB. QBANK is available with internally fused, externally fused or fuseless capacitor units. The major advantage with QBANK is the compact design, small footprint and easy maintenance.