what is pf. how to calculate capacitor bank value to
maintain unity pf.

Answer Posted / midhun

Calculation and selection of required capacitor rating
Qc = P * {tan [acos (pf1)] - tan [ acos (pf2)]}
Qc = required capacitor output (kVAr)
pf1 = actual power factor
pf2 = target power factor
P = real power (kW)

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