In the electrical industry, the power that is used to run electrical equipment and tools is referred to as real power. However, in some cases, one may get power from a source that doesn’t have any active work. This is known as reactive power. When active power and reactive power sum up, it’s referred to as apparent power. Power factor correction (PFC) refers to the relative ratio that exists between the real power and the apparent power that flows within a circuit at a given time. With that few basics in mind, let’s take a look at the benefits of power factor correction:
Reduces Factor Penalties
Most industrial manufacturing plants use induction motors to drive conveyors, pumps, crushers, compressors, among other heavy-duty applications. Unfortunately, these motors sometimes cause low power factors, which attracts various penalties. However, executing power factor correction reduces these penalties from your power bill.
Reduces Carbon Footprint
Power-factor-correction helps a company to lower the demand charge considerably. As a result, the company will improve its energy efficiency, thereby reducing power consumption from the grid connection. Eventually, the company significantly reduces its overall carbon footprint.
Other benefits of PFC include increasing the capacity at which circuits carry the load as well as improving voltage. At Continental Power Corporation, we have a team of qualified electricians and electrical engineers who will solve your industrial electrical needs. For more information on electric energy conservation and power conditioning systems, visit our sites at https://www.continentalpowercorp.com.
