Power factor is an important metric in electrical systems that determines how efficiently electrical power is used.
A low power factor can cause a number of problems, including greater energy consumption, higher electricity bills, & less efficient electrical equipment.
Capacitor banks serve an important function in increasing power factor & ensuring efficient power distribution.
Capacitor banks provide advantages such as:
1). Improved Power Factor
2). Voltage Stability
3). Increased Power Handling Capacity
4). Reduction in Phase Difference
5). Compensation for Reactive Power
6). Power Factor Correction
1). Improved Power Factor
- A capacitor bank improves power factor by correcting for reactive power.
- Reduces the quantity of reactive power derived from the electrical grid.
- Improves overall system efficiency & reduces energy expenses.
2). Voltage Stability
- Helps to control & maintain supply voltage levels in substations.
- Reduces voltage fluctuations, which can damage electrical equipment.
- Provides a consistent voltage supply, which improves equipment performance.
3). Increased Power Handling Capacity
- Capacitor banks improve the power factor, allowing substations to manage more active power.
- Supports higher load demand at peak hours.
- Improves the total capacity of the electrical system.
4). Reduction in Phase Difference
- Inductive loads, such as motors & transformers, require reactive power from the system.
- Capacitor banks serve to reduce the phase mismatch between voltage & current.
- This leads to a more effective power system with fewer losses.
5). Compensation for Reactive Power
- Provides reactive power to the load, which reduces dependency on grid-supplied reactive power.
- Increases energy efficiency & lowers operating costs.
- Improves the performance and lifetime of electrical equipment.
6). Power Factor Correction
- Connects the power factor closer to unity, which improves system efficiency.
- Reduces energy waste and avoidable financial loss.
- Increases the overall power quality and dependability of the electrical network.
Industries & substations can improve efficiency, save money, and assure a more steady power supply by including capacitor banks into their electrical systems.