Increasing Efficiency By Identifying Power Factor Correction Problems

The general slackness in the economy is forcing many households to look at effective

savings in their monthly expenses and energy is one major head of expense that needs attention. Since it is something that cannot be avoided, the trick is to monitor its usage and take steps such that there is less wastage. You need to optimise its usage rather than cutting down on it.

In this regard, knowing about the power factor and its influence on the efficiency of your electrical system is important to identify. Basically power factor is a measurement tool that determines how the electric supply or energy delivered to your house by the energy utility company is being used by your electrical set up. For instance, if you have devices that have resistive loads such as the electric stove, incandescent bulbs or devices that have a motor referred to as the inductive load, they would require more power to function effectively and their power factor performance would be towards the lower end. It basically indicates inefficiency in utilizing the energy being sent to your house by the utility company and that is where you need to assess and take corrective steps to push up this power factor rating through a power factor correction exercise.

This can be done through the installation of a power factor correction device as it would use the supplied energy more efficiently and reduce wastage. These devices also help in increasing the durability of devices due to their ability to supply just the right energy to the devices and ensuring that they are not subject to repeated fluctuations in the supply.

Replacements of motor-operated devices and even fluorescent bulbs would not be too frequent and you would be able to make your own significant contribution to a greener environment.

It must be noted here that the reduction in power usage as well as efficiency is greater in homes with a lot of inductive load as seen in the air conditioners, fans, washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers and so on. Many people feel that the food processor, grinder, computer fans and exhaust fans do not consume much power but would be surprised to know that due to their inductive load, they are also significant contributors to your energy expense. It therefore follows that an average home which does have all the above mentioned devices would stand to gain a lot through these power factor correction devices and there is indeed great merit in going for them.

Savings of about 5 to 15% have been experienced by those who have installed these devices in their homes and that become a significant amount over time. Moreover, the intangible benefits of increased durability of the devices cannot be underestimated and that is another major advantage.

It is thus good business sense to install these devices in your homes. Taking the guidance of a good licenced electrical contractor to check your system before the installation would be advisable and in your best interest.

by: Lawrence White

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