Title :
Unity power factor for neon tube signs
Author :
Mcneely, J. K. ; Law, R. R.
Author_Institution :
Iowa State College, Ames
Abstract :
Application of parallel capacitance will not correct the power factor of the usual commercial neon tube installation to a value greater than 90 per cent. A constant-current circuit for use with these signs is described in this article, which not only operates at unity power factor but possesses other advantages.
Keywords :
Capacitance; Current transformers; Electron tubes; Impedance; Power factor correction; Reactive power; Substations;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1931.6429499
