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Power factor (PF) is considered a relationship between active power and reactive power, and consequently active and reactive energy. It is used to indicate whether the proportion between reactive and active power is adequate. The power factor of a given electrical system, operating in alternating current (AC), is defined by the ratio of real power or active power to total power or apparent power. The higher the PF, the greater the efficiency in energy use, since a large part of the energy drained in this case will be transformed into work. Conversely, a low power factor indicates that the energy drained is not being fully utilized. Correction of the power factor, mainly with the installation of capacitors, has been the focus of much attention in the design, maintenance and finance areas of companies interested in rationalizing the consumption of their electrical equipment. In order to optimize the use of electrical energy generated in the country, ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), through Decree No. 479 of March 20, 1992, established that the minimum power factor should be 0.92. Some benefits of power factor correction: • Reduction of energy losses; • Reduction of possible heating in conductors; • Reduction of voltage variations; • Increased useful life of equipment; Learn in this video how to calculate the value of the capacitor for Power Factor correction. =================================== Specific video about Power Factor: • Power Factor Understand in definition ... ===================================== Share this video: • Calculation of the CAPACITOR BANK for ... =================================== Subscribe here: / Elétricasem.. . =================================== Follow us on Instagram: / eletricasem. . =================================== Facebook: / eletricasemm. . =================================== #PowerFactorCorrection #ElectricityWithoutMystery