PFC for my NST_1

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Original poster: "Nathan Morris by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <themfam-at-home-dot-com>


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> PFC cap users,
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> I am trying to improve the efficiency of my NST by adding a PFC cap.  The
> formula I have for this is:
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> PFC value in uf=KVA ((10^9/(2*3.14*f*e^2)) or PFC value = (Volt amp rating
> divided by 1000) multiplied by the coefficient of (10 to the 9th) divided
by
> (2pi Frequency (voltage squared))
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> Where frequency= the operating frequency of the NST
>               voltage= NST primary input voltage
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> I have a 360 Volt Amp, 60Hz NST and I will be running between 120 and 145
> VAC
> in.  Before I go buy a motor run cap will someone on the list with PFC
> know-how confirm that I am on the right track?
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> Thanks
> --Nathan
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