You don't need to be an engineer to understand this! A typical power factor explanation or definition is hard to understand because they use terminology that assumes you're an electrical engineer.
In less than an hour you'll understand:
- the Terminology (VARs, Reactive Power, etc.)
- the Power Triangle
- Correction Capacitors: how, where and when to use them
- what a Lagging Power Factor is
- and the Economics (Energy Savings, Excess Reactive Demand Penalties from the Utility, and Equipment Capacity Issues (transformers, cables, etc.)
Listen to this snippet of "The Basic Power Factor Video"
The Basic Power Factor Video (approx. 45 minutes) provides the answers to:
- What causes that delay between the voltage and the current?
- Why does the current flow rise when it gets delayed?
- What is affected by it?
- What can be done about it?
This video is an easy way to learn this topic. It walks you through in small steps so you understand.
"...you closed the loop nicely to give a clear and concise explanation of the subject. I found it very easy to watch, not dry at all...well executed." Bob Hulse, Eaton Electrical Services
The video includes access to the website so you can print its content for a hardcopy reference (website access can be purchased separately for $29.95).
