Power Factor 2-Hour Seminar (PQ-102-S2)

Power Factor Seminar (PQ-102-S2) - 2 hours short course DSPS Course ID # 961898

This two (2) hour seminar is an excerpt from our four hours seminar. In this seminar we explain power factor, problems caused by low PF and demonstrate how to determine appropriate PF capacitor sizes for various situations.

By stabilizing power system voltage, a high power factor can reduce the frequency and severity of voltage sags. Therefore, high total power factor can improve electrical system reliability, process & production equipment up-time, and reduce energy costs through elimination of power factor charges.

Upon completion of this course, participants should have a basic understanding of power factor, the impact that low power factor has on electric power systems and energy costs, the causes of low power factor, methods to analyze power factor and improve power factor.

This course is applicable to electrical industry professionals serving either industrial or commercial environments. For maximum benefit of this course, participants should have an understanding of basic electrical principles such as Ohms law, power, electrical metering, motors and general electrical equipment and systems.

• Explanation of power factor
• Benefits of high power factor
• Problems with low power factor
• Analysis of displacement power factor
• Motors
• Lagging & leading currents
• Improving power factor
• Determining appropriate capacitance to add
• For individual motors
• Based on utility bills
• Based on facility load profile
• Locating Power factor capacitors
• Fixed capacitors
• Automatic capacitors
• Wrap-up

Credit for WI DSPS Credential Description:

Master Electrician
Electrician, Registered
Master Electrician, Residential
Commercial Electrical Inspector
Journeyman Electrician
Journeyman Electrician, Industrial
Journeyman Electrician, Residential

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