1. What is a Static Var Generator (SVG)?
A Static Var Generator (SVG) is an advanced power electronics device that dynamically regulates reactive power, improves power factor, stabilizes voltage, and reduces energy losses in industrial and commercial electrical systems. It responds instantly to load changes, ensuring smooth and reliable power.
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Feature |
SVG |
Capacitor Bank |
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Response |
Real-time, instant compensation |
Stepwise, slower response |
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Function |
Reactive power correction & harmonic mitigation |
Only capacitive compensation |
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Flexibility |
Adapts to varying loads automatically |
Fixed compensation; may resonate with harmonics |
SVGs continuously detect reactive power deviations, calculate compensation requirements, generate inverse reactive currents, and inject them into the system. This instantly balances reactive power, stabilizes voltage, mitigates harmonics, and optimizes power factor in real time for dynamic industrial loads.