Abu Ridwan Pavel, Md. Shamin Ali Shujon
Power factor (PF) is a fundamental parameter that directly influences both the efficiency and reliability of industrial power systems. A low PF, primarily observed in facilities with heavy inductive loads such as motors and transformers, necessitates utilities to provide higher apparent power for the same real power consumption, resulting in increased kVA demand and related costs. This paper investigates various PF improvement techniques, including static capacitor banks, Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panels, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). A mathematical model for capacitor bank sizing was developed and validated through MATLAB simulations. A case study on a 500 kW industrial load demonstrated the effectiveness of enhancing PF from 0.70 to 0.95, significantly reducing kVA demand. Results indicated that capacitor-based correction is the most economical and prevalent technique, while modern methods like Active PFC and VFDs offer improved operational flexibility and harmonic mitigation. This study underscores the importance of power factor correction not only for energy efficiency but also for compliance with utility regulations and extended equipment longevity.
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