On 16/02/2021 11:52, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:35:04 +0000, newshound
wrote:

http://watt-logic.com/2021/02/15/synchronous-condenser/

A bit of technology I had not come across before (although apparently
they used to be found at some sub-stations back in the 60's to 70's).

While I think I understand what they do, why are they called
condensers?


Dates back to the 18th century when electric fluid was condensed in a
device (typically 2 plates and an insulator).

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