Reactive power (VAR) compensation techniques in high voltage transmission lines

Chizindu Stanley Esobinenwu; Oniyeburutan ET

doi:10.30574/gjeta.2023.16.1.0113

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Reactive power (VAR) compensation techniques in high voltage transmission lines

Chizindu Stanley Esobinenwu ^* and Oniyeburutan ET

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Research Article

Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2023, 16(01), 024–029.

Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2023.16.1.0113

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2023.16.1.0113

Publication history

Received on 12 May 2023; revised on 06 July 2023; accepted on 09 July 2023

Abstract

Management of reactive power and voltage control constitute part of the major challenges in a power system. Appropriate reactive power management and control solves power quality problems, reduce losses, improve power factor, maintained a balanced voltage profile at all power transmission levels, improved system efficiency and stability. This paper examined the brief idea about the mode of operations, design characteristics of various types of reactive power compensation techniques. These techniques are used to improve the performance of AC transmission & distribution systems. They enhance the stability of the AC transmission system by increasing the active power that can be transmitted thereby enhancing the overall working of the electric power system.

Keywords

Reactive power; HVAC transmission; Distribution; Shunt compensation; Series compensation

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Chizindu Stanley Esobinenwu and Oniyeburutan ET. Reactive power (VAR) compensation techniques in high voltage transmission lines. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2023, 16(1), 024-029. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2023.16.1.0113

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