Microcontroller-Based Automatic Power Factor Correction

As technology develops quickly, electricity efficiency becomes critical.This study tackles the important problem of power loss in industrialized environments brought on by a rise in inductive load usage, which lowers power system efficiency. To improve the power factor is a suggested programmable gadget that makes use of embedded technology. An 8051 Microcontroller is used by the embedded system to precisely measure the delay between line voltage and current signals in order to read power factor data. These numbers are shown on 2X16 LCD modules after being calibrated into phase angles and matching power factors. The motherboard of the system determines the necessary compensation and turns on particular capacitor banks in accordance. This innovative method ensures stability and increased efficiency for a variety of applications, including residences, power systems, and industries. Additionally, the incorporation of microcontrollers lowers costs.