if the power factor is .88 i want to increase the power factor to .99 what num

if the power factor is .88 i want to increase the power
factor to .99 what number of capacitor is to add?

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if the power factor is .88 i want to increase the power factor to .99 what number of capacitor is ..

The kVAR of capacitors necessary to raise the power factor to
0.99 from 0.88 is found by using formula referenced above:
0.398 x 50 kW = 20kVAR
this also depends on at what load are we used

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if the power factor is .88 i want to increase the power factor to .99 what number of capacitor is ..

Answer / lemming

pf = P/S

You do not have enough information in your question.

Typically power factor correction questions start with power
and power factor.

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if the power factor is .88 i want to increase the power factor to .99 what number of capacitor is ..

Answer / sakthi

.540 x kw = ---kva

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