# \#capacitance

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## [Capacitive Charging Current in Transmission Lines: Causes, Effects, and Control](https://forumautomation.com/t/capacitive-charging-current-in-transmission-lines-causes-effects-and-control/14539)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/capacitive-charging-current-in-transmission-lines-causes-effects-and-control/14539 "2026-10-25T06:32:52Z")

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Capacitive Charging Current in Transmission Lines: Causes, Effects, and Control Capacitive charging current is the leading current drawn by the distributed capacitance of an AC transmission line, even under no-load condi…

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## [Why is a Capacitor Bank Connected in Parallel & not in Series for Power Factor (P.F)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-is-a-capacitor-bank-connected-in-parallel-not-in-series-for-power-factor-p-f/13345)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-is-a-capacitor-bank-connected-in-parallel-not-in-series-for-power-factor-p-f/13345 "2025-06-27T14:32:17Z")

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A capacitor bank is linked in parallel (not in series) for power factor correction (P.F. correction) for several primary reasons: 1). To provide reactive power (kVAR) (Locally) 2). Maintains the System Voltage 3). Ind…

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## [How Can High Voltage Be Generated Safely for Capacitor Testing?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-can-high-voltage-be-generated-safely-for-capacitor-testing/12729)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-can-high-voltage-be-generated-safely-for-capacitor-testing/12729 "2024-10-22T12:41:20Z")

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Several methods and precautions can be used to safely generate high voltage for capacitor testing, especially when aiming for voltages approximately 3500V with minimal current and power consumption. Here is an establ…

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## [Why does a Capacitor Block DC current and allow AC current to flow?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-does-a-capacitor-block-dc-current-and-allow-ac-current-to-flow/11340)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 1:02pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-does-a-capacitor-block-dc-current-and-allow-ac-current-to-flow/11340 "2023-07-28T13:02:25Z")

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An electronic component known as a capacitor has the ability to stores electrical power in the form of an electric field. It comprises of two conducting plates separated by a dielectric, an insulating substance. The capa…

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## [What happens when a capacitor gets connected to a generator load?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-happens-when-a-capacitor-gets-connected-to-a-generator-load/11204)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-happens-when-a-capacitor-gets-connected-to-a-generator-load/11204 "2023-06-01T00:31:05Z")

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When connect a capacitor to the generator load, several different things might happen based on the specific conditions and the generator and capacitor properties. Here are a few possible occurrences: 1). Charging the…

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## [Capacitance transducer types, applications and characteristics](https://forumautomation.com/t/capacitance-transducer-types-applications-and-characteristics/4998)

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**Author:** [@divyasree](https://forumautomation.com/u/divyasree)\
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**Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/capacitance-transducer-types-applications-and-characteristics/4998 "2018-10-24T00:50:56Z")

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Capacitance transducers are passive transducers that work on the principle of change of capacitance. Here we will discuss the principle, types, applications and advantages of the capacitance transducers. Design of a bas…