The scope of this article is to introduce a method to measure the power factor in a 50 Hz alternating current transient. The circuit shall be a R-L type. By acquiring only the current wave and, ...

Most facilities have power factor (PF) correction capacitors at the service, but those merely help you avoid a PF penalty on the electric bill. Those four big 400HP motors that drive your air ...

The new Transformer Bushing Monitor (TBM) system from Serveron, a BPL Global company, permits live power factor testing with no downtime, equipment removal, or off-line tests that fall short of ...

Standby power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode – but still connected and still drawing power. Fundamentally, standby ...

ANALOG DEVICES, INC. (ADI) announced the first digital PFC (power factor correction) controller with highly accurate AC power meter capability and inrush control functionality. ANALOG DEVICES, INC.

Low power factor reduces an electrical system’s distribution capacity by increasing current flow. Therefore, having a low power factor is inefficient and expensive. But what is power factor and what ...

Advanced power-line monitoring systems combine power-supply monitoring, load-balancing, protection, and metering functions. This allows the power utilities to efficiently deliver grid power while ...

16 December 2005 – Power Measurement, acquired by Schneider Electric in April 2005, today announced that as an integrated part of the Schneider Electric family, the company will operate as a global ...

Industrial and commercial customers constantly scrutinize their monthly electrical usage, looking for ways to save money. Installing power factor correction capacitors can reduce costly penalties ...