if u have a 100va load and a 50kvar capasitor brings it to unity powerfactor.what was the power factor before correction.i used w/va and got 86%.could someone check this answer and explain exactly how they got it because i think my calaulation is flawed. thanks
Sorry I have no formule handy, but, page 4.165 of "The American Electricians Handbook" has a chart that, if I am using it correctly, shows that your uncorrected P.F. is indeed around 86%(actually,the chart indicates 88%). BTW, how did you get your wattage to divide by VA?
[This message has been edited by Redsy (edited 06-27-2001).]
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