South Daytona installs energy monitoring system Nov 12, 2009
Those solutions could include installing timers or motion sensors on lights, installing energy efficient equipment, power factor optimization, heating and air-conditioning adjustments and changing employee behavior. One of the goals, Bartholomew said, is to show employees how small changes, such as turning off computers at night, can make a big difference in energy usage. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Wis. gets $21.5M in 'smart grid' fund Oct 28, 2009
4 million project to implement a power factor management system to minimize overload on distribution lines, transformers and feeder segments, reduce distribution waste, and limit unnecessary power generation. will receive $5. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Use wind power output in McLean County first Oct 24, 2009
Also, there would be a green power factor with less use of coal-, gas- or oil-fired generation plants in our area. Let's get smart as to how we use our valuable land resources. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Energy power factor fees hitting midsize firms Oct 21, 2009
Energy power factor fees hitting midsize firms - Dallas Business Journal ... Energy power factor fees hitting midsize firms ... Known as a power factor, the fee is assessed based on how efficiently a customer uses the power it receives. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Utilities Improving Power Plant Efficiency in the Short Term Oct 2, 2009
Novel power factor response mechanisms which can allow the plant to run with a power factor closer to unity than has been traditionally been demanded (improving from 0 ... Capacity Increases via Power Factor Improvements ... Unit power factors are typically set by dispatch at 0. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Indian IPOs Sizzle, but for How Long? Sep 4, 2009
"It's the Reliance Power factor," says R. Venkatraman, a 28-year-old software engineer who quit investing in IPOs in 2008. "Now, IPOs just don't list that well.". (BusinessWeek)
Managing the Invisible Aug 25, 2009
Another benefit of Energy Analysis is its ability to provide a graphical view of current and historical 15-minute interval usage and power factor data ... "For example, a large hospital suspected one of their capacitor banks was malfunctioning. Years ago, this would have been very difficult to investigate. However, by logging into Energy Analysis, I was able to interrogate the meter, display the customer's power factor data, and determine the exact time the issue happened. Then, I downloaded the... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Future Perspectives for Renewable Energy in India May 29, 2009
Use of power factor improvers ... Intelligent power factor correctors to minimize energy losses in capacitors at lower load conditions. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Mets suffer third straight loss May 20, 2009
"With Delgado out, it's the whole power factor," Maine said. "You miss a big bat like that.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Queen's researchers shine light on compact fluorescent bulb problems Apr 8, 2009
However, the Queen's researchers were motivated to solve two problems with CFLs they don't work with dimmer switches, and, more importantly, their energy efficiency is compromised because of a problem known as poor power factor ... (Europe and Asia have established minimum standards for power factor for CFLs over 25 watts, but Canada and the U.S., which plan to ban incandescent by 2012, have not ... The poor power factor already has had an impact on commercial users of CFLs, who are charged... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Comment on this article Apr 5, 2009
2) What is Power Factor and how is it related to Efficiency ... The phase between the S vector and the P vector is called (phi) and the ratio between P and S is equivalent to Cos ( ) or Power Factor (PF) ... The Power Factor also represents the ratio between the active and the total Power. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Signee Profile: Brian Goodwin Mar 26, 2009
"He is a game changer in the outfield, said Dirtbag head coach Andy Partin. He makes plays on balls that most guys can not get to. As far as arm strength goes, he has the ability to throw guys out. Offensively he has the speed and power factor - he has the ability to hit the ball out of the park along with the ability to hit a ball to short and beat it out. You could consider him a five-tool guy.". "He is a silent assassin - he is low maintenance, Partin continued. He shows up and... (InsideCarolina.com)
Tech.view: Socket to me Mar 8, 2009
By monitoring the line voltage, frequency and power factor, you can check the quality of the electricity you are being charged for and yell at the utility for delivering a shoddy product if it is below specification (not that it will do you any good). More intriguingly, the Kill A Watt meter will also tell you how much electricity you are wasting unwittingly. (The Economist)
O'Brien's blog Feb 24, 2009
Schafer will end up in center before too long; it s the power factor. JOE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
