Investigation of Power Factor Controller Applications.

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the power factor controller (PFC) as a potential energy conservation device for Army applications and to develop guidelines for its use. An examination of studies conducted on the PFC showed that it can be an effective energy conservation device when properly applied, cutting motor energy consumption by at least 10 percent on low-efficiency motors. However, the use of high efficiency motors is almost always more energy conservative, and PFCs do not improve the performance of motors whose efficiency is already high over the load range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA144466

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  • B. J. Sliwinski
  • M. B. Chionis

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  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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  • Cost Analysis
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  • Electric Motors
  • Electric Power
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