T. Capacitors and Reactors

1. Properties and Types

Identify properties, types, and applications ^{2, 3, 4}

Capacitors

• 10 most common locations of shunt capacitors installed in a power system
• Shunt capacitor bank applications and protection fundamentals
• Important in role of capacitors in distribution systems

Reactors

• Switchyard Reactor Types and Applications
• Shunt Reactor Used In HV and EHV Systems
• Differences between Shunt Reactor and Power Transformer

2. Inspection and Test Procedures

Apply visual and mechanical inspections ^{2, 3, 4}

• NFPA 70 2017: Article 460 Capacitors ^2 3 4
• NFPA 70 2017: Article 470 Resistors and Reactors ^2 3 4
• Installation, protection and connection of capacitor banks

Employ methods and procedures for electrical tests ^{2, 3, 4}

• Checking Capacitor Banks for Failed Capacitors
• How to measure inductance of a three phase reactor
• Inspection and maintenance of capacitor banks
• The basics of capacitor banks protection

3. Interpretation of Test Results

Evaluate results of electrical tests ^{2, 3, 4}

• NETA-ATS 2017: Section 7.20 Capacitors and Reactors ^2 3 4
• NETA-MTS 2019: Section 7.20 Capacitors and Reactors ^2 3 4

Last Update: Aug 21, 2023