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Power Factor Correction(PFC) Systems
Power Factor Correction(PFC) Systems
Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems are electrical solutions used to improve the power factor in electrical installations.Essentially optimizing how efficiently power is consumed. A low power factor leads to higher electricity bills, voltage drops, and overloading of electrical infrastructure. At Poweraj Automation Ltd, we design and install custom PFC systems that help Kenyan industries and commercial buildings lower energy costs and comply with utility regulations.
Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems are electrical solutions used to improve the power factor in electrical installations. Essentially optimizing how efficiently power is consumed. A low power factor leads to higher electricity bills, voltage drops, and overloading of electrical infrastructure. At Poweraj Automations Ltd, we design and install custom PFC systems that help Kenyan industries and commercial buildings lower energy costs and comply with utility regulations.
What is Power Factor and Why Correct It?
Power factor is the ratio between usable (real) power and total (apparent) power drawn by a system. A low power factor usually results from inductive loads such as:
Motors and compressors
Fluorescent lighting
HVAC units
Welding equipment and generators
Without correction, poor power factor leads to:
Increased KVA demand
High utility charges (penalties from Kenya Power)
Equipment overheating and inefficiencies
Our PFC System Design and Installation
Poweraj Automations Ltd provides custom-engineered capacitor banks and automatic PFC panels based on your system load and demand. Our services include:
Site load analysis and harmonic measurement
Design of automatic or fixed capacitor banks
Installation of PFC panels integrated with APFC relays and contactors
Detuned/reactor-based systems for environments with harmonics
We ensure each system is tailored for optimal correction and minimal maintenance.
Advanced Features and Energy Efficiency
Our PFC solutions come with:
Auto-adjustment of capacitive loads depending on demand
Smart controllers (APFC relays) that constantly monitor and switch stages
Protection features like surge arresters, fuses, and alarms
Energy savings up to 30% in facilities with poor power factors
We also provide performance reports after commissioning, showing immediate improvements in power quality and billing.