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Reactive Power Control In Electric Systems

TLDR
Theory of load compensation and reactive power control in electric transmission systems has been studied in this article, with a focus on the effects of reactive power on the dynamic performance of transmission systems.
Abstract
Theory of Load Compensation. Theory of Steady--State Reactive Power Control in Electric Transmission Systems. Reactive Power Compensation and the Dynamic Performance of Transmission Systems. Principles of Static Compensators. Design of Thyristor Controllers. An Example of a Modern Static Compensator. Series Capacitors. Synchronous Condensers. Reactive Compensation and the Electric Arc Furnace. Harmonics. Reactive Power Coordination. Selected Bibliography. Index.

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