Transformers
How to choose transformer rating?
When an installation is to be supplied directly from a MV/LV transformer and the maximum apparent-power loading of the installation has been determined, a suitable rating for the transformer can be decided, taking into account the following considerations: The possibility… Read more
Mar 12, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Advantages Of Maintaining A High Power Factor
A high power factor eliminates penalty dollars imposed when operating with a low power factor. For many years, most utilities demanded a minimum of 85% power factor as an average for each monthly billing. Now many of these same utilities… Read more
Feb 03, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Economic advantages of power factor correction
Power supply authorities apply a tariff system which imposes penalties on the drawing of energy with a monthly average power factor lower than 0.9. The contracts applied are different from country to country and can vary also according to the… Read more
Dec 04, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
