Power Factor
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Power factor
Difference Between Active and Reactive Power
FMain Difference Between Active and Reactive Power The main difference between active and reactive power is that Active Power is actual or real power which is used in the circuit…
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AC Fundamentals
Introduction to Harmonics – Effect of Harmonics on Power System
What are Harmonics and How to Filter and Eliminate it. (Manuel Bolotinha) Introduction to Harmonics The quality of electrical power supply is an important issue both for utility companies and…
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Capacitors
CAPACITOR BANKS – CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO CAPACITOR BANKS, ITS CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS By: Manuel Bolotinha DEFINITION OF AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPACITORS A capacitor, also known as “condenser” is an electrical element with two electrical…
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AC Fundamentals
Is Reactive Power Useful? Importance of Reactive Power
What is Reactive Power and Why it is Useful? In recent years, the reactive power control has been the subject of a systematic study as it plays an important role…
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Power factor
What is Power Factor (Cosθ) ? Cos fi or P.f Definitions & Formulas
Power Factor Definitions and Formulas In electrical engineering, power factor is only and only related to AC circuits i.e. there is no power factor (P.f) in DC circuits due to…
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Power factor
Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power
What is Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power? What is Active Power: (P) Active Power is the actual power which is really transferred to the load such as transformer, induction…
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