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Increased power transmission capacity in a 500 kV grid by installation and refurbishing of series capacitors

Increased power transmission capacity in a 500 kV grid by installation and refurbishing of series capacitors

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Increased power transmission capacity in a 500 kV grid by installation and refurbishing of series capacitors FACTS In British Columbia, an ABB series capa­ citor has been commissioned in the McLeese substation in the 500 kV network of BC Hydro. The series capacitor, rated 605 Mvar, was installed in a new line segment running in parallell with two previously existing 500 kV lines having the purpose of bringing hydro power from the G.M. Sh

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