Title :
A novel common power factor correction scheme for homes and offices
Author :
Basu, Supratim ; Bollen, Math H J
Author_Institution :
Bose Res. (P) Ltd., Bangalore, India
fDate :
7/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper explores the approach of having a common Power Factor Correction circuit for domestic and commercial loads. This leads to lower harmonic distortion without the need to install (expensive) active rectifiers in each end-user device. The need for power-factor correction as well as a number of design options is discussed in this paper. The design and cost estimation of a common Power Factor Correction scheme and some reliability issues are discussed.
Keywords :
harmonic distortion; load (electric); power factor correction; commercial loads; cost estimation; domestic loads; harmonic distortion; power factor correction; Capacitors; Circuits; Power factor correction; Power harmonic filters; Power supplies; Power system harmonics; Pulsed power supplies; Reactive power; Rectifiers; Voltage; Active power factor correction; harmonic currents; passive power factor correction;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRD.2005.848444