1. Two loads L, and L2 are connected in parallel across a 200V line, as shown in the figure below. L1 absorbs 15 kVA at 0.6 p.f. lagging and L2 absorbs 6 kVA at p.f. 0.8 leading. 200 V(rms) L2 12 a) Find the RMS values of I, and I2. b) Determine the power factor of the two loads in parallel. c) Determine the RMS value of IL d) Given that the frequency of the source is 60 Hz, compute the value of the capacitor that would correct the power factor to 1 if placed in parallel with the two loads.

1. Two loads L, and L2 are connected in parallel across a 200V line, as shown in the figure below. L1 absorbs 15 kVA at 0.6 p.f. lagging and L2 absorbs 6 kVA at p.f. 0.8 leading. 200 V(rms) L2 12 a) Find the RMS values of I, and I2. b) Determine the power factor of the two loads in parallel. c) Determine the RMS value of IL d) Given that the frequency of the source is 60 Hz, compute the value of the capacitor that would correct the power factor to 1 if placed in parallel with the two loads.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.43P: A three-phase line, which has an impedance of (2+j4) per phase, feeds two balanced three-phase loads...

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