Question

How to increase the total power of an electrical system?

Answer 1

power is not only inefficient, but can also be expensive over the life of an electrical system. Many utility companies charge their industrial customers an additional demand fee if their power factor is less than a predetermined power factor value. In addition to the energy cost, there is a loss of the electrical system’s overall capacity. Low power factor will reduce the distribution system’s capacity by increasing current flow and causing voltage drops. Thankfully there are ways to improve power factor that will increase the distribution system’s efficiency and reduce energy costs associated with low power factor penalties. Before you can capitalize on these improvements, you must understand what power factor is and determine if your plant has a low power factor.