Induction motor power factor correction calculator

Formulas KW =(AxVxPFx1.732/1000 93.58

A = Nameplate Amps, V = Nameplate Volts (460), PF = Nameplate Power Factor

KVA =(AxVx1.732/1000 110.74

Present PF Pres.PF =(B10/C10) =ACOS(D10) 84.5% 0.564231

Pres.PF =TAN(E10) 0.632860

Des.PF =ACOS(C16) 0.317560

Des.PF =TAN(G10) 0.328684

Difference in tangents =F10-H105 0.304175 kVAR for Desired PF =(I10*B10) 28.46

Enter Motor Nameplate Data and required PF% here. Nameplate Amps Nameplate Volts (note 1) Nameplate Power Factor Desired Power Factor % 139 460 84.5% 95% 460V/480V 1 28.46 34.16 328 200V/208V 0.19 5.35 14.88 1745 Enter the motor's nameplate amps, nameplate power factor and the desired power factor in the green cells to the left!

Minimum kVAR required using 480V capacitors

Available 480V Power Factor Correction Products

kVAR Derating Factor Minimum kVAR required at desired PF Reactive Amps Saved by Correction microfareds

230V/240V 0.25 7.11 17.15 1311

kVAR rating

Catalog #s for Linear Line Voltages CC4000.4 CC4000.5 CC4000.6 CC4000.75

Catalog #s for NonLinear Line Voltages

0.40 0.50 0.60 0.75

Note 1: Maximum voltage is 480V. For use on 208V and 240V systems you must derate as shown. These capacitors are not usable on 600V systems.

Scroll down to see additional Catalogs #s

1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 30.00 32.50 35.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 75.00 80.00

CC4001 CC4001.25 CC4001.5 CC4002 CC4002.5 CC4003 CC4003.5 CC4004 CC4005 CC4006 CC4007.5 CC4010 CC4012.5 CC4015 CC4017.5 CC4020 CC4022.5 CC4025 CC4030 CC4032.5 CC4035 CC4040 CC4050 CC4060 CC4080

CC4007.5NL CC4010NL CC4012.5NL CC4015NL CC4017.5NL CC4020NL CC4022.5NL CC4025NL CC4030NL CC4032.5NL CC4035NCL CC4040NL CC4050NL CC4060NL CC4675ML CC4680NL

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The Baldor induction motor power factor correction calculator instructions. These capacitors can not be used with a variable (adjustable) frequency drives.

Only three data points are required to perform the calculations; the motor's nameplate amps, nameplate power factor and --- Enter these three values in cells C12, C14 and C15 --- The resultant minimum KVAR required to obtain the desired power factor is found in cell C20 and I13. --- The derated KVAR values are found in cells D20 and E20.

The formulas for the minimum KVAR needed to meet the desired overall power factor is shown in rows 7, 8 and 9 and I11

The listed capacitors are suitable for nominal 460/480 volt systems. Derating is available for 200 - 240 volt systems. See --- The capacitors can not be used on 600 volt systems.

The non-linear (NL) capacitors have heavy duty components and are used on motor power lines that have excessive harm

mps, nameplate power factor and the desired power factor.

ctor is found in cell C20 and I13.

s shown in rows 7, 8 and 9 and I11:I13.

le for 200 - 240 volt systems. See D19:E22.

wer lines that have excessive harmonics.

The user of this Baldor Power Factor Correction Calculator waives and releases Baldor Electric Company from any and all claims relating to the usage of the KVAR calculations provided by the calculator. Baldor Electric Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from use of the calculator.

It is the responsibility of the user to make the decision about the accuracy, currency, reliability and correctness of information provided. Baldor Electric Company provides the calculator as a tool to determine the minimum KVAR required to reach the desired power factor for an induction AC electric motor. The user should consult with qualified personnel before purchasing an appropriate power factor correction product.