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Question

In order to improve the power factor device is employed in the substation 

A.

Synchronous condenser 

B.

Synchronous reactor 

C.

Series Capacitors 

D.

None of these

Answer ( Option A)

Synchronous condenser 

Solution

An over-excited synchronous motor running m no load is known as synchronous condenser. When such a machine is connected in parallel with the supply, it takes a leading current which partly neutralizes the lagging reactive component of the load. Thus the power factor is improved.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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