what effect on electrical equipment if PF is gone over 0.996 in leading when p

what effect on electrical equipment if PF is gone over 0.996
in leading when provider say that its keep in minimum
0.996lagging

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what effect on electrical equipment if PF is gone over 0.996 in leading when provider say that its..

Answer / 7anoter4

The interruption of a capacitive current can cause
dielectric problems for the switching device. The high
inrush currents can cause damage to the capacitors of the
capacitors bank and to weld the contacts of the switch
together.See[for instance]:
http://www.icrepq.com/ICREPQ'09/480-kulas.pdf

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what effect on electrical equipment if PF is gone over 0.996 in leading when provider say that its..

Answer / varaprasad inavilli

Electrical charges will be more

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Answer / subbarayalu

Leading power factor results in higher receiving end voltage, which again results in increased power loss in Transformers & Cables same as lagging power factor.

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