Development and Implementation of Centralized Control of Distribution Capacitors

Abstract

A centralized system to control distribution capacitors was developed to control and manage capacitors better, more consistently, and cost-effectively. The system is structured on company-developed philosophy and utilizes third-party companies for software creation and communication. The system is in operation and has provided benefits by controlling capacitors based on changes in customer load compared to using proxies such as time and temperature. The development and implementation of the system requires significant work, however, once in place the system enables easier and consistent management of capacitors for the future