6.3 Reactive Capability Testing & Net Capability Testing

Question 1

What units must complete reactive testing?

Answer 1

• Individual units > 20 MVA and aggregate units > 75 MVA
• All units designated Black Start
• All Synchronous Condensers > 20 MVA

Question 2

How often is reactive testing required?

Answer 2

Every 5 years.

no more than 66 mo. between tests

Question 3

When does an eDART ticket need to be submitted prior to reactive testing?

Answer 3

No later than 3 business days prior

Create “MVAR Test” ticket

Question 4

Day of test notification requirements

Answer 4

Notify PJM RE at least 3 hours before start of test.

Notify PJM transmission & TO 30 min before start.

Question 5

Units should be tested against their expected capability, for example, __________

Answer 5

For new units, vendor D curve

For existing units, previous test results would be an expected minimum.