Synchronous Condenser

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Mitsubishi Electric Synchronous Condensers provide power factor correction and produce additional vars as needed.

By over exciting or under exciting the unit, the Synchronous Condenser provides VARs or absorbs VARs. The machine produces no switching transients, is unaffected by system electrical harmonics and its high rotating inertia, can provide voltage support and short circuit power for the grid.

Comparison of Power Factor Correction Options

	Fixed Capacitors	Switched Capacitors	Static VAR Compensators	Synchronous Condensers
First Cost	Low	Medium	High	Medium
Installation Cost	Low	Medium	High	Low
Harmonic Problems	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Voltage Transients	No	Yes	Yes	No
Infinitely Adjustable	No	No	Yes	Yes
Physical Capability	Small	Medium	Large	Medium
Overload Capability	No	No	No	Yes
Outage Ride‐Through	No	No	No	Yes
Maintenance	Easy	Easy	Complex	Easy
Install Outdoors	No	No	No	Yes