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    The document discusses power factor correction formulas for calculating reactive power (Q), capacitive reactance (Xc), and capacitance (C) needed to correct the power factor of an induction motor. It provides an example calculation where a 250 Var capacitor is used to correct the power factor of a 120V, 60Hz motor. Connecting the capacitor in parallel with the motor supplies reactive power to improve the power factor from 0.8 to 1, reducing current drawn from the grid and decreasing power losses in supply wires.

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    The document discusses power factor correction formulas for calculating reactive power (Q), capacitive reactance (Xc), and capacitance (C) needed to correct the power factor of an induction motor. It provides an example calculation where a 250 Var capacitor is used to correct the power factor of a 120V, 60Hz motor. Connecting the capacitor in parallel with the motor supplies reactive power to improve the power factor from 0.8 to 1, reducing current drawn from the grid and decreasing power losses in supply wires.

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    The document discusses power factor correction formulas for calculating reactive power (Q), capacitive reactance (Xc), and capacitance (C) needed to correct the power factor of an induction motor. It provides an example calculation where a 250 Var capacitor is used to correct the power factor of a 120V, 60Hz motor. Connecting the capacitor in parallel with the motor supplies reactive power to improve the power factor from 0.8 to 1, reducing current drawn from the grid and decreasing power losses in supply wires.

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    The document discusses power factor correction formulas for calculating reactive power (Q), capacitive reactance (Xc), and capacitance (C) needed to correct the power factor of an induction motor. It provides an example calculation where a 250 Var capacitor is used to correct the power factor of a 120V, 60Hz motor. Connecting the capacitor in parallel with the motor supplies reactive power to improve the power factor from 0.8 to 1, reducing current drawn from the grid and decreasing power losses in supply wires.

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    Power Factor Correction Formula

    Q = Reactive Power ( Vars, Joules per second)

    V = System Voltage(Volts)

    Xc = Capacitive Reactance (Ohms) = 1/(2π FC) Farads

    F = System Frequency (Hertz)

    C = Capacitance (Farads)

    Q = V2 / Xc Vars , Xc = V2/ Q (Ohms)

    1/(2π FC) = V2/ Q ,

    C = Q/(2πFV2) Farads

    Example:

    Q = 250 Vars

    V = 120 volts

    F = 60 Hertz

    C = 250/(2π60x1202) = 46 x10-6 Farads or 46 micro Farads

    The capacitor is connected in parallel with the single phase motor. The capacitor supplies Vars
    to the motor and the motor supplies Vars to the capacitor. This connection reduces the current
    supplied by the grid. Power loss in the supply wires is reduced and voltage drop decreases
    increasing voltage at the motor terminals . Induction motor Power Factor Correction from 0.8 to
    unity reduces wire losses by 36%.

    Daniel Gray, P.Eng.

    Port Elgin, Ontario

    N0H 2C2

    Cell: 519-377-8006

    Home: 519-389-4558

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