Optimization of capacitor banks in the Skagerak networks transmission grid

2013

Masteroppgave i fornybar energi ENE500 2013 – Universitetet i Agder, Grimstad Capacitor banks have been widely used in electric power networks. This master thesis presents a study of introducing new capacitor banks into a transmission network. The network comprises two areas at Telemark and Vestfold with voltages levels of 55kV, 66kV and 132kV, owned by Skagerak Nett AS. Capacitor banks improve the electric network in five ways: power factor correction, increased capacity, reduction of losses, voltage support and reactive power support. International standards and regulations regarding capacitor banks usage, as well as technological related considerations, have been explained. Network impro…