Subhajit Mukherjee, Asoke Kumar Paul
This paper deals with an estimation of reactive power and its compensation for an electrical machine lab that conducts experiments on various DC generators powered by an induction motor. In addition to electrical machines, the lab contains numerous fluorescent lamps, exhaust fans, and ceiling fans. The reactive power drawn by each device has been experimentally measured and validated against theoretical calculations. Reactive power compensators were designed and installed in the lab for enhancing power factor. The implementation of a reactive power compensator, in the form of a capacitor bank, significantly reduced the reactive power consumption and subsequently the current drawn by the lab. This improvement led to enhanced load-side voltage and decreased line losses. The analysis also included a financial evaluation, highlighting the expected reduction in electricity bills and a payback period of four months for the capacitor investment. The study concludes that by appropriately integrating compensating capacitors, power factor can be effectively improved for individual electrical equipment, resulting in both technological and financial benefits.
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