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What is APFC panel?
An Automatic Power Factor Correction (Controller) panel is used to Save Energy by consistently maintaining higher power factor. Low Power Factor leads to poor power efficiency, thereby increasing the apparent power drawn from the distribution network. This results in overloading of Transformer, Bus bars, Switch gears, Cables and other distribution devices within the Industry or consumer area.With an APFC the energy producer can:Avoid Penalization for lower power factor.Enjoy incentives for higher power factor operation being extended to Industries by some Electricity Boards/ Companies.Optimize the connected load for improved plant load factor.Avoid manual disruption.Avoid high current consumption losses.Improvement in voltage regulation.Decrease Maximum Demand KVA, thus avoiding penalty and Demand Charges.
Why unity power factor is used in load test?
When power factor is at unity, the voltage and current waves are aligned or in phase with one another. Since power is the product of voltage and current, power transfer is maximized at unity power factor. When power is transmitted at a lower power factor, greater current is required to deliver the same amount of power. When current is increased, the size of the transmission, distribution and generation systems, all have to be increased accordingly, along with the price of the killowatt-hour at the meter.
What is radial distribution system?
There are 3 type of power distribution namely loop,network and radial.Radial distribution is the type of power distribution where the power is delivered from the main branch to sub-branches then it split out from the sub-branches again. it is the cheapest but least reliable network configuration.
Is Power stored in distribution system?
No. It's transported through the distribution system to load centers.
What are the major divisions of power system?
Generation, transmission, and distribution.
