Electrical Engineering ⇒ Topic : Advantages and Disadvantages of Static capacitors

Advantages:

• Low losses.
• Little maintenance is required.
• Installation is easy.
• Able to work under ordinary atmosphere.

Disadvantages:

• Short service life ranging from 8 to 10 years.
• If voltage exceeds the rated value, chance of damage is more.
• Once the capacitors are damaged, their repair is uneconomical.