Power Factor Improvement for Induction Motors

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Power Factor Improvement for Induction Motors

ISI approved capacitors should be installed for power factor improvement. Non-installation of capacitors or delay in replacing faulty capacitor will result in higher LT tariff.

Motor Rating (HP)	Capacitor Rating (KVAR)
Up to 3	1
Above 3 Up to 5	2
Above 5 Up to 7.5	3
Above 7.5 Up to 10	4
Above 10 Up to 15	5
Above 15 Up to 20	6
Above 20 Up to 25	7.5
Above 25 Up to 30	10
Above 30 Up to 40	12
Above 40 Up to 50	14
Above 50 Up to 60	18
Above 60 Up to 80	22
Above 80 Up to 100	25
Above 100 Up to 130	35