Power Factor Correction: Metering & Inductance

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Power factor correction is essential for improving efficiency in electrical systems, particularly for motors with a low power factor, such as 0.69. Capacitors were installed downstream from the meters to correct the power factor, raising concerns about accurate metering since meters cannot register apparent power. The power company prefers a power factor close to 1 for grid compliance, but the responsibility for achieving this lies with the user. There is a debate about the correct placement of capacitors in relation to metering for optimal performance. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the complexities of power factor correction and its implications for energy management.
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I am sure this has been discussed many times before but here goes. I was recently working on motors with a power factor cosine of 0.69. To counteract this the company installed banks of capacitors to get the power factor near 1. My question is this, the capacitors were installed downstream from the meters. Surely it needs to be the other way round as meters cannot register apparent power?
 
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The power company prefers you to show a power factor near 1 to the grid. How you do it is your problem.
 
Nah, its not my problem.
 

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