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    Measuring Power Factor - Errors???

    In the process of measuring power factor, I wish to use a C.T. and a P.T., how do I determine the errors that these devices will introduce to the signals I am trying to measure? What are accepted methods of measuring PF? How do I minimise these errors? Nigel.
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    Power Factor - explanations of?

    I am currently trying to understand how Power Factor effects the output of a welding transformer. I understand how it is calculated, in terms of difference of phase angle between volts and amps, but how does the voltage affect the output? A transformer relies upon a changing magnetic field on...

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