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Capacitor banks are used in transformer applications primarily for power factor correction and voltage stabilization. They help improve the overall efficiency of the electrical system by reducing reactive power demand, which can lower energy costs and enhance the capacity of the transformer. Additionally, capacitor banks can mitigate voltage fluctuations and harmonics, ensuring more reliable operation of the transformer and connected loads. Overall, their use contributes to improved system performance and longevity.

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