BULLETIN 1724D-112: APPLICATION OF CAPACITORS ON RURAL ELECTRIC SYSTEMS How power factor affect the systems loss in distribution system? UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service BULLETIN 1724D-112 SUBJECT: The Application of Capacitors on Rural Electric Systems. TO: RUS Electric Borrowers and RUS Electric Staff EFFECTIVE DATE: Date of Approval OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST: Distribution Branch, Electric Staff Division AVAILABILITY: This bulletin is available on the Rural Utilities Service website at http://www/ .usda. gov/rus/electric. INSTRUCTIONS: Replaces rescinded Bulletin 169- 1 PURPOSE: To provide Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers and others guidance on the use, characteristics, and benefits of power factor correction capacitors on rural distribution systems. To view the
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