6. Capacitor banks

On the network, capacitors are grouped together in the form of batteries, with the equipment required for their commissioning and protection. A capacitor bank is a reactive power generator needed to reduce the apparent power of networks upstream of consumption points [37] . This passive network component is particularly in demand during periods of high consumption (peaks and overloads). Its availability on the network during these periods is highly desirable to reduce voltage drops and network losses, and thus optimize the cost per kilowatt-hour.

6.1 Battery types

There are two types of batteries, depending on their connection:

shunt connection for...

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References

(1) - HELD (W.), POLIMEEIR (F.J.) - Les fusibles intérieurs, dans les condensateurs à haute tension modernes. - ELECTRA, n° 33, p. 32-47, mars 1974.
(2) - CAPELLE (J.) - Les condensateurs de puissance à fusibles internes et la structure des batteries MT....

Standardization

Company Specification (Électricité de France)

Condensateurs de puissance à moyenne tension à diélectrique mixte imprégné par un liquide diélectrique non chloré avec ou sans fusibles internes. - HN 54‐S‐03 - 1989
Condensateurs de puissance shunt autorégénérateurs destinés à être installés sur des réseaux à courant alternatif de tension assignée jusqu'à 1 000 V inclus. - HN 54‐S‐04 - 1991
Condensateurs...