Reactive power compensation

Electricity
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📝 How it works:
Calculate reactive power compensation: improve cos φ, capacitor sizing and current savings.

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Reactive power compensation calculator

Improve the power factor cos φ of your installation:

  • Compensation power: Qc = P × (tan φ₁ - tan φ₂) in kvar
  • Capacitor sizing: Required capacitance in µF
  • Current savings: Operating current reduction in %
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