What effect does The Ark have on power factor?
The Ark is not a dedicated power factor correction unit, however it typically improves power factor in the order of 0.01 to 0.08. This occurs by combining the action of Coils A and B (within The Ark) to compensate with reactive energy as required when phase current tends to lag excessively behind voltage. This is achieved via the unique combination of physical location and electrical connection of Coil A in series and Coil B in parallel with the load. Coil A provides energy to the load for the most part. However, as a fundamental of alternating current principles there are ‘gaps’ in Coil A’s supply. Coil B compensates for these ‘gaps’ by way of the unique interconnection of Coils A and B to maintain or improve Power Factor.
