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Reactive power compensating system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:866296
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Redondo Beach, CA
  2. Renton, WA
  3. Seattle, WA
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The reactive power of an induction machine is compensated by providing fixed capacitors on each phase line for the minimum compensation required, sensing the current on one line at the time its voltage crosses zero to determine the actual compensation required for each phase, and selecting switched capacitors on each line to provide the balance of the compensation required.

Research Organization:
Bonneville Power Administration
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4677364
OSTI ID:
866296
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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