From: arl_123234@hotmail.com   
      
   Hello, everyone.  As an EE, I readily understand the theory behind, and   
   the need for, power factor correction capacitor banks on medium-voltge   
   (MV) AC distribution systems.  However, I've always been puzzled as to   
   the method(s) used by the electric utility enginneers to determine the   
   optimum location for installation.  I've never come across any handbooks   
   discussing this.  Is this done from reactive power (kVAR) estimates from   
   the downstream loads and/or is the power factor measured directly   
   (assuming MV PF meters are available) at candidate locations?  Thanks   
   for your time and comment.  Sincerely,   
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   J. B. Wood	            e-mail: arl_123234@hotmail.com   
      
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