Cholla Series Capacitor Installation Phoenix - Four Corners 345-kV Transmission System

Arizona Public Service Company placed into service two 147 OOO-kvar 345-kV series capacitor banks in July, 1964, on their Phoenix-Four Corners transmission system. This paper is a general presentation of the background, engineering studies, and design, including the preparation of specifications, design of equipment components, and testing of these facilities. It is not within the scope of this paper to discuss in detail individual phases of the engineering studies involved. The intent is that more papers shall be written amplifying these specific studies.