Series capacitors are used to

A. compensate for line inductive reactance and improve the stability of the power system
B. improve the voltage
C. reduce the fault level
D. improve the power factor

Answer: A. compensate for line inductive reactance and improve the stability of the power system

Explanation:

Series capacitors: 

• Series capacitors are used to compensate the inductance of the transmission line. 
• They will increase the transmission capacity and the stability of the line. 
• These are also used to share the load between parallel lines.
• Series capacitor is used in a transmission line to compensate the voltage Drop.
• In series compensation, the FACTS is connected in series with the power system. 
• It works as a controllable voltage source. 
• Series inductance occurs in long transmission lines, and when a large current flows this causes a large voltage drop. 
• To compensate, series capacitors are connected, decreasing the effect of the inductance.

Power System MCQs With Explanation 

 

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Transformer MCQs With Explanation 

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Synchronous Motor MCQs With Explanation 

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Induction Motor MCQs With Explanation 

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