Microprocessor-based power factor controller for single and three phase induction motors

• Main Authors: Foo, Chek Fok., Chin, Edward Hsi Ling.
• Other Authors: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering::Power electronics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/2972
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This report describes the development of microprocessor-based power factor controller (PFC) for single phase and three phase induction motors. Tests were carried out to determine the performance and effectiveness in energy-saving of a commercial analogue PFC and also on the prototype digital PFC dev...