How to Correct Power Factor with a

Capacitor
Calculation of the energy savings
In order to calculate power factor correction for your installation, your
should follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Calculate Actual Load (kW)
(Load) Power kW = Volts V x √3 x Current I x Power factor Pf

Step 2 – Calculate Required Power Factor Correction (kVAr)

Power Factor Correction kVAr = Power kW (TanΦi – TanΦd)

Φi = Cos-1 Initial Power Factor Pf

Φd = Cos-1 Required Power Factor Pf
Step 3 – Calculate Actual Power Factor Correction [kAVrl
Actual Power Factor Correction Pf = Cos (Tan-1 (TanΦi – Correction
kVAr/Power kW ))

Typical Power Factor Correction available in multiples of 25kVAR’s, for

further details please Contact Blakley Electrics Technical Department.

At the end of the spreadsheet you will get the calculation of the
energy savings for above power factor correction.
1. Initial Current (Amps)
2. Original Load (kVA)
3. Corrected Current (Amps)
4. Corrected Load (kVA)
5. Reduction in Current (Amps)
6. Reduction in Load (kVA)
7. Annual CO2 Savings ( kg C02)
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Software: Power Factor Correction Calculation

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Developer: Blakley Electrics

Size: 163 kB

Price: Free

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