Reduction in Power Cost by Controlling Reactive Power by Synchronous Generator- An Empirical Study

Abstract

A power outage, also known as a power cut, power out, power failure, power blackout, power loss, or a blackout, is the loss of an end user's access to the electrical power network. Power failures are particularly critical at sites where the environment and public safety are at risk. According to Indian Electricity Regulations, HT consumers must maintain power in the range of 0.90-0.99. Failure to check within 3 months due to power shortages may result in fines and power outages on the electrical system. There are many ways to stabilize a power supply, such as capacitor banks, synchronous motors, phase amplifiers, and FACTS devices. Low plant operating costs are one of the most important aspects of any manufacturing environment. An increase in unit price reduces revenue. With inductive loads, reactive power is inevitably generated. This reactive power places additional loads on cables, transformers, and circuits. The following case study explains how Chittor Cement Plant uses synchronous generators to reduce reactive power and control power.