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Shunt & Series Compensation

Luckhoff 400kV Series Capacitor Bank Installations


South Africa

Project Status: Completed in 2003

Project Outline
Eskom (Transmission) replaced and upgraded the three 400kV Luckhoff series capacitor banks. The banks series compensate the 400kV lines between Beta/Perseus and Hydra Substations on the Cape Power Corridor. The project was required to provide increased supply capacity to consumers in the Cape Regions. The capacitor banks were supplied by General Electric of America and it was the first MOV protected series capacitor bank to be installed in the Eskom Transmission Grid. Another unique feature of the project was the joint venture between General Electric and Alstom South Africa which was facilitated by PSD. PSD were appointed as a Technical Consultant on the project and was responsible for project management and the testing and commissioning of the three banks.

Services to Client

Below are two photos taken by PSD staff during the commissioning phase of the project.