Fundamentals of Alternating Current 45

b) Convert 100 +j50 to polar form

100 +j50 = 111.8 ∠ 26.56o
cos (θ) = cos (26.56o) = 0.894
Power factor is 0.894.

Example 12-28

A three-phase load consumes 100 kW, and 50 kVAR. Determine the apparent
power, reactive factor, and the power factor angle.

Solution: Use Equation (12-40) to find the apparent power

S= (100,000)2 + (50,000)2 = 111.8 kVA

Now, use Equation (12-41) to find the power factor

100,000
PF = = 0.8944
111,803

Use Equation (12-42) to find the reactive power

50,000
RF = = 0.4472
111,803