Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning power factor correction capacitors and how to calculate their kVAr, is answered by ABB ...

Power factor correction uses parallel connected capacitors to oppose the effects of inductive elements and reduce the phase shift between the voltage and current. Power factor correction is a ...

Mounting concerns over energy usage and power grid issues have prompted more concern for power factor correction, which if properly implemented can reduce electrical loads and increase energy ...

Increasing energy efficiency is the goal of almost everyone these days. Power Factor (PF) is a measure of power quality and is the ratio between the actual power used (Active Power) and the delivered ...

Power factor correction (PFC) converters play a pivotal role in modern power electronics by ensuring an optimised alignment between the input current and the supply voltage. This alignment enhances ...

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 ...

Power factor correction (PFC) converters are critical components in modern power electronics, designed to improve the efficiency and quality of power distribution by minimising harmonic distortion in ...