Before you can select a product to fix it and move on to the next problem you will have to identify why it is so poor.
If it is inductive loads then capacitors, sync motor, etc can solve the problem.
If it is harmonics then a more complex solution is necessary, like filters.
I knew of a case where a mill had a bad powerfactor. One of the mill workers was going to electrical school. He was a hero when he found a synchronous motor running with a .8 powerfactor.
I agree, a thorough review of all the loads can help you find the cause and the solution to the low power factor.
in the past, capacitors are installed automatically when a place is penalized for low power factor. however, there is the danger of resonance every time harmonics is present in the system and some capacitor installations were damaged as the presence of harmonics was not identified.
"....Moreover, as many loads have internal capacitors, and these capacitors do not have reactors, correcting PF by analyzing the loads can increase harmonic level.
Are these items related in some way that would reflect on the electric billing. Our plant got a big hit (highest in 17 years) for peak demand. Jumped the bill up a bunch. We are fishing for how this demand could happen.
If we turned on everything at once within the apparent 15 minute time period, would that be enough?
We have had some power dips in the last couple of months, that make lights flicker and machining centers "pause", but not shut down entirely, compressor either. Any ideas from the real world?
Are these items related in some way that would reflect on the electric billing. Our plant got a big hit (highest in 17 years) for peak demand. Jumped the bill up a bunch. We are fishing for how this demand could happen. If we turned on everything at once within the apparent 15 minute time period, would that be enough? We have had some power dips in the last couple of months, that make lights flicker and machining centers "pause", but not shut down entirely, compressor either. Any ideas from the real world?