OPTIMIZING THE POWER FACTOR OF DISTRIBUTING TRANSFOMER USING SHUNT CAPACITOR BANK

Subject Area: POWER SYSTEM

This study focuses on optimizing the power factor of distribution transformers through the implementation of a shunt capacitor bank. By sizing and deploying the capacitor bank at the secondary side of the transformer, the system was effectively enhanced. Simulation conducted via Simulink revealed a notable improvement, with the power factor reaching 0.987 (pu). Comparative analysis between the transformer with the shunt capacitor bank and its characterized counterpart showcased a significant 6.3% enhancement in performance.