Summary

The performance of switchgear for capacitor banks in service is compared with their performance during type testing. A survey interrogated capacitor size, switching rates and maintenance practices. For SF6 and vacuum devices, state-of-the-art was collected on the probability of restrikes in relation to inrush current and frequency aiming on electrical endurance. Alternative devices are described and peculiarities of filter bank switching.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 817
Publication year 2020
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Transmission & distribution equipment (A3)
Working groups WG A3.38
File size 7 MB
Pages number 95
Price for non member 180 €
Price for member Free

Authors

KÄLLSTRAND, GUO

Keywords

transmission, distribution equipment

Shunt capacitor switching in distribution and transmission systems
Shunt capacitor switching in distribution and transmission systems