Power Factor Studies


Standby Annex members have supplied the following Power Factor Studies in the hope of broadending the understanding of power factor and low power modes.

 

Power Factor - The Basics 

This article provides an simple explanation of what power factor is and answers 5 frequently asked questions 

PowerStudies.Com 2007, Power Factor - The Basics, viewed 7 January 2012, <http://www.powerstudies.com/articles/PowerFactorBasics.pdf>

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 Power Factor Correction

This fact sheet provides basic information on what power factor is and how it can be corrected.

DEWHA 2008, Power Factor Correction Fact Sheet for small and medium enterprises, DEWHA, Canberra. 

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Power Factor: Policy Implications for the Scale-up of CFL Programs

 "This report reviews and summarizes the current findings regarding the topic of CFL power factor; and explores and identifies related policy considerations, in order to allow policymakers to make well-informed decisions that address their specific policy goals. The report does not take sides, but rather explores the arguments and presents science and economic-based recommendations based on the best currently available information."

US Aid Asia 2010, PowerFactor: Policy Implications for the Scale-up of CFL Programs, United States Agency for International DevelopmentRegional Development Mission for Asia, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Results of Laboratory Test and Anylysis to Quantify the Electrical Behaviour of the Modern CFL

 

Elphick S. & Smith V. 2010, " Results of Laboratory Test and Anylysis to Quantify the Electrical Behaviour of the Modern CFL', Transmission & Distribution issue 1 2010 February/March pp. 18-21.

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 The Influence of Lighting Sources on the Public Supply System

This paper discusses power factor and lighting including the use of primary and composite metrics and the implcations of regulations.

European Lamp Companies Federation 2011,  The Influence of Lighting Sources on the Public Supply System, ELECFED, Brussels, Belgium.

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 What to do When Power Quality Eats into Energy Efficiency

 

Studebaker P. 2009, What to do When Power Quality Eats into Energy Efficiency PlantServices.com March 2009, Itasca Illinois USA.

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 Harmonic Distortions in Distribution Networks

 

Parsotam A. 2008, Harmonic Distortions in Distribution Networks presented at AS/NZS EL041-08 Committee meeting Wellington New Zealand. 

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 Characteristics & Issues for Compact Fluorescent Lamps

 

Watson N. 2008, Characteristics & Issues for Compact Fluorescent Lamps presented at AS/NZS EL041 Meeting -08 Committee meeting Wellington New Zealand.

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Domestic Lamp Replacement Project Technology Impacy Assessment 

 

Econnect 2007 Domestic Lamp Replacement Project Technology Impacy Assessment Econnect Project No:1964 Melbourne Australia.

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Power Quality Implications of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in Residneces

 

Lamp Section National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1999, Power Quality Implications of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in Residneces, Rosslyn VA. 

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CFLs - Implications for Distribution Networks

 

Watson N., Scott T. & Hirsch S. 2009 Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Implications for Distribution Networks

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 CFLs - Possible Harmonic Trends and their Mitigation

 

Gosbell V., Elphick S. & Smith V. 2008   Compact Fluorescent Lamps- Possible Harmonic Trends and their Mitigation

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The Electrical Performance of Modern CFLs 

 

Elphick S., Ciufo P. & Perera S. 2008 The Electrical Performance of Modern Compact Fluorescent Lamps

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