Power Factor Correction

True, Clean Power

POWER FACTOR is the ratio between the useful (true) power (kW) to the total (apparent) power (kVA) consumed by an item of a.c. electrical equipment or a complete electrical installation. It is a measure of how efficiently electrical power is converted into useful work output. The ideal power factor is unity, or one.  Anything less than one means that extra power is required to achieve the actual task at hand.

All current flow causes losses both in the supply and distribution system. A load with a power factor of 1.0 results in the most efficient loading of the supply.  A load with a power factor of 0.8, results in much higher losses in the supply system and a higher bill for the consumer. A comparatively small improvement in power factor can bring about a significant reduction in losses since losses are proportional to the square of the current.

With FMSI, the benefits that can be achieved by applying the proper power factor correction are:

• Environmental benefit. Reduction of power consumption due to improved energy efficiency.     
• Reduced power consumption means less greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletion by power stations.
• Reduction of electricity bills
• Extra kVA available from the existing supply
• Reduction of losses in transformers and distribution equipment
• Reduction of voltage drops in long cables.
• Extended equipment life – Reduced electrical burden on cables and electrical components.

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