A Variable Inductor-Capacitor for Reactive Power Compensation

Andreas Michaelides, Thanos Nicolaou

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    Abstract

    This paper presents an integrated inductive capacitive component wound from aluminum/polyester foils and examines its suitability to provide variable reactive power for compensation in low voltage power systems. A 14 kVAR prototype integrated component is constructed with a winding mechanism specially build for this research task. Measured technical parameters verify via its capacitive and inductive behavior the dual character of the pilot model. Fundamental analysis documents the components ability to perform automatic compensation. The reactive power of a 1.2 kW, 230 V induction motor is compensated by the pilot model the latter being regulated automatically via a control feedback process to provide the necessary capacitive reactive power. Extended preliminary experimentation at this stage indicates reasonable prospects for such an integrated component to compensate both inductive and capacitive reactive power.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication13th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, ATEE 2023
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350331936
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023
    Event13th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, ATEE 2023 - Bucharest, Romania
    Duration: 23 Mar 202325 Mar 2023

    Publication series

    Name13th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, ATEE 2023

    Conference

    Conference13th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, ATEE 2023
    Country/TerritoryRomania
    CityBucharest
    Period23/03/2325/03/23

    Keywords

    • foil wound capacitors
    • integrated inductor- capacitor
    • reactive power compensation
    • variable inductor

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