NIST team demystifies utility of power factor correction devices
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:56
in Physics & Chemistry
If you've seen an Internet ad for capacitor-type power factor correction devices, you might be led to believe that using one can save you money on your residential electricity bill. However, a team including specialists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have recently explained* why the devices actually provide no savings by discussing the underlying physics. ...