If the voltage is 207 kV, how many MVAR does a 50 MVAR capacitor bank at 230 kV provide?

To understand the relationship between the voltage levels and the reactive power output of a capacitor bank, it's crucial to consider the effect of voltage on reactive power calculations. Capacitors provide reactive power (measured in MVAR) that is dependent on both their rated capacity and the voltage at which they operate.

The formula for reactive power in relation to different voltage levels is based on the principle that reactive power varies with the square of the voltage. Given a capacitor bank rated at 50 MVAR at 230 kV, we can determine its output at a different voltage level, such as 207 kV, using this relationship.

The calculation can be expressed as:

[

Q_{2} = Q_{1} \times \left(\frac{V_{2}}{V_{1}}\right)^{2}

]

Where:

• ( Q_{1} ) is the reactive power at the base voltage (50 MVAR at 230 kV).

• ( V_{1} ) is the base voltage (230 kV).

• ( V_{2} ) is the new voltage (207 kV).

• ( Q_{2} ) is the reactive power at voltage ( V_{2} ).

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