Q7Power Quality and FACTS
Question
2 marks
Q.7. What do you mean by Reactive Power Compensation? [2]
Answer
Reactive power compensation is the process of controlling reactive power (VARs) flow in a power system, either by generating or absorbing it locally, to regulate voltage, improve power factor, and reduce transmission losses.
- Achieved using shunt capacitors, shunt reactors, synchronous condensers, SVC (Static VAR Compensator), or STATCOM
- Improves voltage profile, system stability, and power transfer capability while reducing I2R losses