1-Phase Circuits
Single Phase AC Circuits
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How to Convert Capacitor μ-Farads to kVAR and Vice Versa? – For P.F Correction
How to Convert Capacitor kVAR to μ-Farads & Vice Versa for Power Factor Improvement? Conversion of kVAR to μ-Farad & μ-Farad to kVAR The following simple calculation tutorial shows how…
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Sources and Causes of Low Power Factor
Causes and Sources of Poor Power Factor In an electrical power system, power factor is the ratio of the real power (kW) to the apparent power (kVA). A low power…
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Power Factor Improvement Methods with their Advantages & Disadvantages
Different Methods Used for for Power Factor Correction The following devices and equipment are used for power factor improvement in an electrical system. Capacitor Banks: A bank of capacitors can…
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Single Phase & Three Phase AC Circuits
Single Phase & Three Phase AC Circuits Library Three Phase Current Values in a 3-Phase System How to Calculate/Find the Rating of Transformer in kVA (Single Phase and Three Phase)?…
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Disadvantages of Low Power Factor
What are the Disadvantages of Low Power Factor (P.F)? Power factor plays an important role in AC circuits as we know that power dissipation in three phase circuits Power in a…
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What is Power Factor (Cos ϕ) ? Cos fi or P.F Definition & Formulas
Power Factor Definitions and Formulas In electrical engineering, power factor is only and only related to AC circuits i.e. there is no power factor (P.f) in DC circuits due to…
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Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power
What is Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power? What is Active Power: (P) Active Power is the actual power which is really transferred to the load such as transformer, induction…
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Single Phase AC Circuits MCQs ( With Explanatory Answers)
Single Phase AC Circuits MCQs ( With Explanatory Answers) 1. In case of Inductive circuit, Frequency is ___________Proportional to the inductance (L) or inductive reactance (XL). Directly Inversely No Effect…
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How to Wire a Three-Phase Meter? 400V & 120/208/240/277/347/480/600V – IEC & NEC
Installation of 3-Phase Energy Meter | 3-Φ, 4-Wires Electric Meter 400V & 120V/208V/240V/277V/347/480 & 600V AC Mains Supply & Service (From the Power Supply to The Main Distribution Board (MDB) &…
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