Used in power transmission and distribution network, to provide reactive compensation for the system, improve the power factor, and to reduce the line loss; to make up the filter together with filter reactor and resister so as to removal the system harmonic by filtration, and to improve the quality of electric energy.

Voluntary Standards for the product

GB/T 11024.1-2001   The AC power system with the nominal voltage which is above 1kV uses shunt capacitor.
Part 1: General Principles
Performance, Test and Rated Value-safety Requirements-Installation and Operation Guides

IEC 60871-1: 1997 The AC power system with the nominal voltage which is above 1kV uses shunt capacitor.
Part 1: General Principles
Performance, Test and Rated Value-safety Requirements-Installation and Operation Guides