Top of Page 6. What are the benefits of power factor correction?
• Electricity bills reduced • Electrical energy efficiency improved • Less total plant KVA for the same KW working power • More KW working power for the same KVA demand • Improved voltage regulation due to reduced line voltage drop • Reduction in size of transformers, cables and switchgear in new installations • Reduced power losses in distribution systems • Decrease carbon footprint on the environment Top of Page 7. What do power factor correction capacitors do to improve power factor? A. Power factor correction capacitors supply the necessary reactive portion of power (KVAR) for inductive devices. Because the capacitors supply this necessary power, the electric utility does not have to supply it, resulting in reduced generation costs for the utility. Top of Page 8. Where is the most efficient location for power factor capacitors? A. The location that provides maximum benefits of power factor correction is at the load. Capacitors work from the point of installation back to the generat
