Power Factor Correction Calculator

Power Factor Correction

Calculate the capacitor bank size needed to correct power factor from current to target values, reducing utility penalties and improving electrical system efficiency.

Real Power (kW)

Current Power Factor

Target Power Factor

System Voltage

Formula

Current kVAR = kW x tan(arccos(Current PF)); Target kVAR = kW x tan(arccos(Target PF)); Required Capacitor = Current kVAR - Target kVAR; kVA Reduction = (kW / Current PF) - (kW / Target PF)

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