| Page Capacitor Function----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Equipment Causing Poor Power Factor---------------------------------------------------------------- 26 How Capacitors Save Money----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Benefits of Power Factor Improvement----------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Facts and Formulas------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 Degree of Power Factor Improvement-------------------------------------------------------------------31 Size of Capacitor Bank------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Determining Your Capacitor Requirements----------------------------------------------------------- 32 Sizing Capacitors for Electrical Systems--------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Power Bill Savings and Factors That Affect Your Electrical Bill--------------------------------- 34 Location of Power Capacitors---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Suggested Maximum Capacitor Ratings for T-Frame Motors When Switched with Capacitors----------------------------------------------- 36 Switching Capacitors--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Guide for Cable and Switch Selection------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Understanding Harmonics---------------------------------------------------------------------------------39 Applying Power Factor Correction in a Harmonic Environment ---------------------------------- 40 Harmonic Survey Data Form ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42 For additional information on these and other products, please go online to www.GEIndustrial.com the GE Industrial Systems home page. Select PRODUCTS and then select CAPACITORS. From there, continue to the desired product(s) and information. |