Power factor correction is a frequently misunderstood topic. Improper techniques can result in over-correction, under-correction, and/or harmonic resonance, so it can be helpful to understand the ...

The scope of this article is to introduce a method to measure the power factor in a 50 Hz alternating current transient. The circuit shall be a R-L type. By acquiring only the current wave and, ...

When it comes to the most typical cause of poor power factor in a facility, motor inductance is a likely culprit. The problem worsens when motors are not loaded to their full capacity. Harmonic ...

Oscilloscopes measure current and voltage and, through the magic of mathematics, calculate power. Unfortunately, power comes in a large number of guises: instantaneous, real, apparent, and reactive.

As the push to move beyond the easy-to-find sources of energy inefficiencies intensifies, a key area to investigate is the power factor of your facility and the impact your automation devices have on ...

The world is moving toward greater use of power factor correction (PFC). Wild, Charles, Precision, Inc. - Excessive use of electricity and poor efficiencies are no longer acceptable. Eliminating poor ...

One in the quest for improved energy efficiency and power quality is the use of active harmonic filter power factor correction (PFC) in switched-mode Jon Mark Hancock, Senior Applications Engineer, ...

If you operate electric motors in your manufacturing facility, you may be paying for wasted power. The power factor of your electrical system gives the amount of productive power your facility is ...