Understanding Reactive Power and Its Importance in Power Systems
B. Sesha Sai1, B. Satya Sai2
1B. Sesha Sai, Assistant Professor, Department. of EEE, LENDI Institute of Engineering and Technology(LIET), India.
2B. Satya Sai, Assistant Professor, Department. of ECE, VIZAG Institute of Technology(VIZB), India.
Manuscript received on May 25, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on June 29, 2020. | Manuscript published on July 30, 2020. | PP: 880-883 | Volume-9 Issue-2, July 2020. | Retrieval Number: B3961079220/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B3961.079220
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Abstract: The main intent and purpose of this paper is to flaunt the rudimentary and homespun idea of reactive power on electrical power systems. Electrical machines such as motors and generators require reactive power for the production of magnetic field. Transformers and transmission lines too obligatory reactive power while they bring up with resistance and inductance contend with the flow of current. The Voltage profile must be uplifted to push this power through line inductance. Suitable reactive power when not used can cause contemplative black-outs.
Keywords: Reactive power, Voltage profile, Black-out.