Abstract: General guidelines and criteria for the field testing of static var compensators (SVCs), before they are placed in-service, for the purpose of verifying their specified performance are described. The major elements of a commissioning program are identified so that the user can formulate a specific plan that is most suited for his or her own SVC. Keywords: IEEE 1303, mvar, static var compensator, SVC, var, field tests.

Abstract: This recommended practice provides recommendations for installation design and for installation, maintenance, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of vented nickel-cadmium batteries used in stationary standby applications. Keywords: battery tests, capacity test methods, stationary applications, vented nickel-cadmium batteries.