NIST team demystifies utility of power factor correction devices
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 11:07
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...