FACTS devices vs Power Factor
FACTS devices vs Power Factor
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Stable voltage and a decent power factor are both desired in a power system. FACTS devices only consider the stability of the voltage. Do FACTS devices not worsen the power factor of the power system while improving the voltage stability? How is power factor kept in a decent range while using the FACTS devices?






RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
CR
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RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
This 2006 paper puts synchronous condensers in the $10 - 40/kvar range and statcom in the $55-70 /kvar range. When SVCs and STATCOM are used for power factor correction, I believe the decision is made without respect to economics.
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RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
How is power factor kept in a decent range while using the FACTS devices? See the info below
RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
Maybe my basic concept is weak. I am assuming that the more the reactive power in the system the worse is the power factor.
RE: FACTS devices vs Power Factor
One problem with inductive KVARs is a reactive voltage drop. With capacitive KVARS, you have a reactive voltage rise.
Bill
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