Open AccessInductive Load power factor Correction using Capacitor Bank
Author(s) -
M. Shanmugapriya,
Aarim C. Sijini,
V. Srinivas,
M. Karthick,
Shanthi Pavan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1916/1/012140
Subject(s) - power factor , ac power , power (physics) , voltage optimisation , electrical engineering , electric power system , switched mode power supply , engineering , base load power plant , electrical load , constant power circuit , power control , voltage , computer science , distributed generation , renewable energy , physics , quantum mechanics
At this time, efficient power generation is critical because power leakage is a global problem. The power factor of a machine tests its power efficiency and is a significant factor in improving supply quality. A low power factor caused by high lot of utilises of inductive load is often ignored in the majority of control systems. A power factor correction unit will enable the system’s power factor to be restored to near unity for cost-effective operation. Reduced power system losses, enhanced load carrying capabilities, improved voltages, and other benefits of power factor correction are only a few of the benefits. The aim of this program is to develop an Power Factor Correction Unit which can monitor a system’s energy consumption and increase its power factor. For accurate power measurement, an open source energy monitoring library was used in the design. The energy monitor unit measures the reactive strength absorbed by a load network and uses capacitor bank to compensate for the lagging power factor.