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Power-Factor Controllers: How Safe?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.
Document ID
19850000024
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Long, K. (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)
Christian, W. (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)
Kovacik, J. (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)
Grazyk, T. (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
MFS-27016
Accession Number
85B10024
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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