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what are the causes of low power factor​

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Answered by ashokmohanty40
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At low power factor, the current is high which gives rise to high copper losses in the system and therefore the efficiency of the system is reduced. Higher current produced a large voltage drop in the apparatus. This results in the poor voltage regulation.

Causes of low Power Factor

  • Single phase and three phase induction Motors(Usually, Induction motor works. ...
  • Varying Load in Power System(As we know that load on power system is varying. ...
  • Industrial heating furnaces.

  • Electrical discharge lamps (High intensity discharge lighting) Arc lamps (operate. ...
  • Transformers.
  • Harmonic Currents.
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