INFOKUM
Vol. 13 No. 04 (2025): Infokum

Evaluation of the Effect of Capacitor Banks on Energy Efficiency in The 20 kV Distribution System at PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI)

Jamil Alfasyah (Unknown)
Rahmaniar, Rahmaniar (Unknown)
Siti Anisah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2025

Abstract

Enhancing energy efficiency in industrial electrical distribution networks is a strategic imperative amid rising power consumption. This study simulates the impact of capacitor bank installation on power factor improvement and power loss reduction within a 20 kV medium-voltage distribution system that reflects the load profile of chemical industries, particularly at PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI). A numerical simulation method is applied using reactive power calculations across load variations (800–1200 kW), implemented via scientific programming techniques. Results indicate a consistent improvement in power factor from 0.78 to 0.95, alongside a system loss reduction exceeding 700,000 relative units. Validation is conducted through comparative analysis with high-impact literature and national standards. This research offers a substantial contribution as a decision-making foundation for energy efficiency strategies in industrial sectors, promoting the adoption of reactive power compensation technologies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

infokum

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

The INFOKUM a scientific journal of Decision support sistem , expert system and artificial inteligens which includes scholarly writings on pure research and applied research in the field of information systems and information technology as well as a review-general review of the development of the ...