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3-Phase Power Factor Correction, Harmonic Distortion & Capacitor Banks

Eliminating utility power factor penalties using switched capacitor banks, calculating required kVAR, and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

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3-Phase Power Factor Correction, Harmonic Distortion & Capacitor Banks

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1. Required Capacitor kVAR Formula

kVAR_cap = P (kW) × [ tan(acos(PF1)) - tan(acos(PF2)) ]
PEER-REVIEWED TEXTBOOK & JOURNAL CITATIONS
  • IEEE. (2014). IEEE Std 519-2014 Standard for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems. [Access Reference]