My load is 15 kw,i want to improve power factor from 0.8 to 0.9,how select capacitor

Answer Posted / k.prakashchandra

Using formula KVA^2= KW^2 + KVAr^2 ,find the values KVAr at 0.8 and 0.9 pfs. The difference is the required KVAr of the capacitor

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