Power Factor Correction For Residential

Ismail, Norhazimi (2017) Power Factor Correction For Residential. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

Text (24 Pages) Power Factor Correction For Residential.pdf - Submitted Version Download (617kB)

Abstract

Nowadays, demand on electricity power among the residential consumer is increasing due to the many factors especially climate changes. Increase in temperature for example will increase the usage of air conditioners, hence will also increase the electricity bills among the households consumer. Due to this problem, people are starting to find ways to reduce electricity bills by not having to sacrifice their comfort. As a response, energy saver devices have started to emerge in our market. The capability of this device to reduce electricity bills are not proven yet because some claims this device is effective to reduce electricity bills, but others claim this device does not serve its purpose at all. Therefore, the objective of this research is to explore the truth about the capability of this device and also to study its effect when applied to the domestic electrical system. Experimental test was conducted in laboratory environment by using resistive load bank and inductive load bank to imitate the residential load of single phase system. During the experimental test, two different brand of energy saver were tested to prove the capability of this device whether or not it will reduce electricity bills. Based on the result of the experimental test, the device only manage to reduce the current and reactive power of the system while at the same time the power factor and total harmonic distortion were increased. However, the active power stays the same which means no effect at all in decreasing the electricity bills. Further studies also showed that the energy saver will cause for damage on the appliances in the long run due to the increment of total harmonic distortion generated in the system.

Actions (login required)

View Item