Perbaikan Faktor Daya Otomatis Pada Beban Induktif Dengan Implementasi Air Coil Menggunakan Mikrokontroler Arduino

Abstract

This inductive equipment causes a low value of the electric power factor. The low value of the power factor (cos phi) in an electric power system is a problem that must be minimized. With a low power factor value, it will cause losses for consumers as well as for electricity producers. Power factor improvements are carried out by installing a capacitor bank in parallel with the load. The use of relays in the capacitor bank switching process can cause transient disturbances that can affect voltage quality. Air Coil is used to reduce transient interference in the switching process. Test results with the implementation of Air Coil on capacitor banks show a change in the power factor value, while the results of tests carried out at 06.00 for a 46 watt fan load experienced an increase in power factor value of 2%, 36 watt fan by 2%, 80 watt television by 1%.