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css=”.vc_custom_1667445413070{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]All product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this presentation are for identification purposes only .Use of these names, logos and brands does not imply endorsement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1667445468760{padding-top: 80px !important;}” el_id=”what-TNB-said”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What TNB Says About Power Factor?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]A Power factor surcharge is imposed when your power factor is less than 0.90 (electricity supply 132kV and above) or less than 0.85 (electricity supply below 132 kV). Power factor surcharge for customers with electricity supply below 132 kV is calculated as follows:

• 1.5% surcharge of the current bill – for every 0.01 less than 0.85 power factor.
• 3% surcharge of the current bill – for every 0.01 less than 0.75 power factor.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Example 1:”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585472711{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Current bill: RM2,000[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585429004{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]POWER FACTOR = 0.80 SURCHARGE = [(0.85 – 0.80) / 0.01] X 1.5% X RM2,000 = RM150[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Example 2:”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585550641{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Current bill: RM2,000[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585574140{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]POWER FACTOR = 0.75 SURCHARGE = [(0.85 – 0.75) / 0.01] X 1.5% X RM2,000 = RM300[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Example 3:”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585684429{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Current bill: RM2,000[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633585714882{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]POWER FACTOR = 0.60 SURCHARGE = [((0.85 – 0.75) / 0.01) X 1.5% X RM2,000] + [((0.75 – 0.60) / 0.01) X 3% X RM2,000] = RM1200[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”What is Power Factor”][vc_column_text]Power Factor is an index used to compute the efficiency level of electricity usage. The index is measured from 0 to 1. A higher index shows efficient usage of electricity and vice versa. Low power factor shortens the lifespan of electrical appliances and causes power system losses to TNB. To understand power factor, we will start with the definition of some basic terms:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633586098478{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]

KW	Working Power (also called Actual Power, Active Power or Real Power). It is the power that powers equipment and performs useful work.
KVAR	Reactive Power. It is the power which magnetic equipment such as transformers, motors and relays need to produce the magnetizing flux.
KVA	Apparent Power. It is the vectorial summation of KVAR and KW.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Let’s look at a simple analogy in order to better understand these terms. Let’s say you are at a park and it is a hot day. You order a glass of a carbonated drink. The thirst-quenching portion of the drink is represented by KW. Unfortunately, along with your drink comes a little bit of foam. The foam does not quench your thirst. This foam is represented by KVAR. The total content of your glass, KVA, is this summation of KW (the carbonated drink) and KVAR (the foam).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633586485957{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]POWER FACTOR IS THE RATIO OF WORKING POWER TO APPARENT POWER. POWER FACTOR = KW / KVA[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Looking at our carbonated drink analogy, power factor is the ratio of carbonated drink (KW) to the carbonated drink plus foam (KVA). Power Factor = KW / (KW + KVAR) = Carbonated drink / (Carbonated drink + foam)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633586541933{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]THUS, FOR A GIVEN KVA:- I. THE MORE FOAM YOU HAVE, THE LOWER YOUR POWER FACTOR. II. THE LESS FOAM YOU HAVE, THE HIGHER YOUR POWER FACTOR.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For efficient usage of electricity, power factor must approach 1.0. A Power factor that is less than 0.85 shows inefficient use of electricity.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633586601795{padding-top: 7px !important;padding-right: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;padding-left: 7px !important;background-color: #fbed82 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”]CALCULATION FOR POWER FACTOR = KWH _ √(KWH2 + KVARH2)[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Causes of Low Power Factor”][vc_column_text]In our carbonated drink analogy, low power factor resulted when the amount foam is was large. Low power factor is caused by inductive loads, which are sources of reactive power. Examples of inductive loads are:

• Transformers
• Induction motors
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting

Inductive loads constitute a major portion of power consumed by commercial and industrial sectors.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”How to Improve Your Power Factor”][vc_column_text]Customers are advised to follow these steps:

• Install capacitors (KVAR Generators)
  • Capacitor
  • Corrector
  • Synchronous generators
  • Synchronous motors
• Minimise operations of idling or lightly loaded motors.
• Avoid operating equipment above its rated voltage.
• Replace standard motors as they burn out with energy efficient motors.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Why you need to maintain a high Power Factor?”][vc_column_text]A high Power Factor index gives the following benefits:

• No additional charges in monthly electricity bill as there is no Power Factor Surcharge
• Extends the lifespan of electrical appliances
• Reduces electricity wastage for electrical installations at customers premises
• Conserves the environment by lowering fuel usage and helps the country reduce carbon dioxide(C02) emissions

Customers are encouraged to consistently maintain a high Power Factor index(above 0.85 or 0.90).A Power Factor Surcharge will be imposed on Power Factor index below 0.85 or 0.90.

• Reduce biodegradation &conserve environment by reducing carbon emission

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Improve your power factor”][vc_column_text]Having a low power factor is like having a glass of carbonated drink with a lot of foam; the glass is full but the foam does not quench your thirst. Having a low power factor means your machines are inefficient,and require more electricity to perform its tasks. By increasing your power factor, your machines will use less electricity to achieve the same results.Naturally, this will reduce your monthly electricity bill,In addtion, you will avoid having to pay a 1.5% to 3% Power Factor Surcharge, which TNB imposes on you should your power factor drop below 0.85.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”Benefits of Improving Power Factor”][vc_column_text]Benefit 1: Reducing KW billing demand Low Power Factor requires high reactive power (KVAR) and apparent power (KVA), which is the power that TNB supplies. Therefore, a facility’s low power factor forces TNB to increase its generation and transmission capacity in order to handle this extra demand. By increasing the power factor, customers use less KVAR. This results in less KW, which equates to RM savings for TNB.

• Reducing KW billing demand.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Benefit 2: Eliminating power factor surcharge Utility companies all around the world charge customers an additional surcharge when their power factor is less than 0.95. In fact, some utilities are not obliged to deliver electricity to their customers at any time the customer’s power factor falls below 0.85. Thus, customer can avoid this additional surcharge by increasing power factor. In Malaysia, TNB is allowed through the Malaysian Grid Code and the Malaysian Electricity Distribution Code, to impose a surcharge to the customer if the power factor is <0.85 for customers receiving less than 132kV.

• Eliminating power factor surcharge

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Benefit 3: Increased system capacity and reduced system losses in your electrical system Low power factor causes power system losses in the customer’s electrical system. By improving power factor, these losses can be reduced. With the current rise in the cost of energy, increased facility efficiency is important. Moreover, with lower system losses, customers are able to add additional load in their electrical system.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Benefit 4: Increased voltage level in your electrical system, resulting in more efficient motors As power losses increase, customer may experience a voltage drop. Excessive voltage drops can cause overheating and premature failure of motors and other inductive equipment. Therefore, by raising the power factor, customers can minimise these voltage drops along feeder cables and avoid related problems. Motors will run more efficiently, with a slight increase in capacity and starting torque.

• Increased voltage level

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