This unique guide discusses the effects of reactive power on generation, transmission and distribution, and looks at the compensation of existing installations in detail. It outlines methods for determination of reactive power and answers the questions that arise when controlling it, for example, at parallel operation with generators. There is also a chapter focussed on installation, maintenance and disturbances. Key features include: A concise overview as well as deep specific knowledge on the segment power factor regulation and power quality Theory of reactive power compensation coupled with typical examples of applications from the automotive, metal working and chemicals industry Chapter summaries with charts explaining how to put the theory into practice Coverage on the costsaving aspects of this technology, including the efficient use of energy and the reduction of CO2

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Just, war bis zu seinem Vorruhestand war er bei einigen Elektrizitätsversorgungsunternehmen (EVU) im Netzbetrieb und mit der Netzplanung beschäftigt. Dipl.Ing. Wolfgang Hofmann, ist seit rund 30 Jahren federführend mit der Entwicklung von Blindleistungsreglern, EnergieMultimessgeräten und Messwertumformern beschäftigt. Prof. Dr.Ing. Jürgen Schlabbach vertritt das Fachgebiet "Elektrische und regenerative Energieerzeugung und verteilung" an der FH Bielefeld.