Capacitor Applications

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This 2 hour interactive online course reviews the application issues involved in installing and operating capacitors on an electric power distribution system. Capacitor theory, design, and application are discussed in detail. Methods to calculate the appropriate capacitor size for a given situation are presented. The application of capacitors to increase system voltage and to lower system losses is also presented, as well as a discussion of the harmonic effects of capacitor banks. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

After taking this course, the student will have a general understanding of how capacitors are designed and how they can be applied to an electric distribution system to improve the operation of the system. Specifically, the student will learn:

How capacitors are constructed,
How to apply capacitors to improve the system power factor,
How to apply capacitors to improve the system voltage,
How to use capacitors to reduce losses, and
How to mitigate the harmful effects of capacitors.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Lee Layton, P.E.

Mr. Layton holds a BS in electrical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer in Georgia and North Carolina. He has over 35 years experience in the electric utility industry. His area of expertise includes distribution design, planning, metering, system operations, and relaying.

Mr. Layton has taught numerous training courses for other utility professionals in the areas of metering, relaying, equipment application, and distribution line design and authored over 100 papers on utility operations.

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