Re: Power factor correction capacitors for MOTs

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Original poster: "Kurt Schraner" <k.schraner-at-datacomm.ch> 

Ed,

the [-] indicates only, that the PF is dimensionless (=has no unit). I 
think, during all tests, the system behaves inductive. The measurements 
were taken on the transformer side of the ballast inductor (~voltage across 
the primary of the HV transformer-farm), but before the big switch, 
connecting the HV transformers, when operating the TC. I've uploaded the 
schematic sketch of my control circuit, were you may see, what is meant:

http://home.tiscalinet.ch/m.schraner/ControlCirc_sm.gif
Some pic's of the equipment are at:
http://home.tiscalinet.ch/m.schraner/Voltahalle2.htm

Best regards, Kurt

Tesla list schrieb:
>Original poster: "Ed Phillips" <evp-at-pacbell-dot-net>
>Kurt:
>     Does [-] indicate lagging or leading PF?  Probably the former, but not
>too sure.  Were these measurements taken on the line side of the ballast
>inductor?
>Ed