NASA NTRS · 19850000024
Power-Factor Controllers: How Safe?
Abstract
Potential safety problems with power-factor controllers (PFC's) evaluated. Based on study of PFCs in use with appliances, report recommends measures to prevent consumers from misapplying these energy saving devices. Device used on such appliances as refrigerators, sewing machines, pumps, hair dryers, and food processors. When misused, they fail to save energy and may cause damage.
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Long, K., Christian, W., Kovacik, J., Grazyk, T.. 1985-06-01. Power-Factor Controllers: How Safe?. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000024
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