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Voltage Management

Chapter 3 discusses voltage control and reactive power management in power systems, highlighting the use of Automatic Excitation Control (AEC) in generation and various compensation methods in transmission and distribution systems. It explains the flow of reactive power, the Ferranti effect, and the importance of maintaining voltage stability to reduce system losses. Additionally, it addresses power factor correction techniques to enhance system efficiency.

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Voltage Management

Chapter 3 discusses voltage control and reactive power management in power systems, highlighting the use of Automatic Excitation Control (AEC) in generation and various compensation methods in transmission and distribution systems. It explains the flow of reactive power, the Ferranti effect, and the importance of maintaining voltage stability to reduce system losses. Additionally, it addresses power factor correction techniques to enhance system efficiency.

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Summary of Chapter 3: Voltage and Reactive Load Control

1. Voltage Control & Reactive Power Balance

 Voltage control in power systems is achieved through reactive power management.

 Automatic Excitation Control (AEC) is used in generators to regulate voltage by adjusting field
current.

2. Reactive Power Management

 In Generation Systems: Managed using Automatic Excitation Control (AEC).

 In Transmission Systems: Managed through reactive power compensation (capacitors,


reactors, synchronous compensators).

 In Distribution Systems: Managed via power factor correction (capacitor banks, synchronous
motors).

3. Reactive Power Flows & Voltage Regulation

 Reactive power (Q) flows from higher voltage to lower voltage in a system.

 Excessive VAR flows cause voltage instability and system losses.

 Proper compensation methods (series/shunt compensation) help maintain system voltage and
reduce losses.

4. Ferranti Effect

 Voltage at the receiving end of a long transmission line may be higher than the sending end
voltage, especially under light load conditions.

 This happens due to the effect of line capacitance and is counteracted using reactors at the
receiving end.

5. Voltage Control Methods

 Generator excitation control (AEC).

 Tap-changing transformers to adjust voltage levels.

 Synchronous phase modifiers to improve system stability.

6. Power Factor Correction

 Low power factor increases losses and reduces system efficiency.

 Solutions:

o Capacitor banks (for leading VAR injection).

o Synchronous motors (overexcited to improve power factor).

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