Installation of capacitors at suitable locations and of optimum size in a distribution
system results in
1. Improved voltage regulation
2. Reduction in distribution power losses
3. Reduction of kVA rating of distribution
transformers.
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the correct answer using the codes given below :
1 alone
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
3 alone
1, 2 and 3
Shunt capacitors are used
in a distribution system for improving voltage regulation, reduction in
distribution power losses, reduction of kVA rating of distribution
transformers.
kW = kVA
The improved power factor
reduces the kVA drawn from the supply.
As 
For
fixed 
So, the Dower losses are
reduced and the efficiency is increased. The smaller voltage drop in the line
results in good voltage regulation. Thus, shunt capacitors regulated the
voltage and reactive power flows at the points where they are installed.
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