How to Calculate Capacitor for Single Phase Motor

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Accepted Answer

To calculate the capacitor for a single phase motor, you need to determine the motor's power factor and the desired level of power factor correction.

Determine the power factor of the motor using a power factor meter or by calculating it using the motor's apparent power and true power.
Decide on the desired level of power factor correction, typically between 0.9 and 1.0.
Use the formula: Capacitance (in Farads) = (Apparent Power (in VA) x (1 - Desired Power Factor^2)) / (2 x π x Frequency (in Hz) x Voltage (in Volts)).
Choose a capacitor with a capacitance value closest to the calculated value.
Ensure the chosen capacitor's voltage rating is equal to or higher than the motor's voltage rating.

Accepted Answer

I know the formula, may have told the formula... C=P*Efficiency/V*V*Frequency*100

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