3-phase induction motor load takes 900 kVA at a power factor of 0.707. Calculate the KVA rating of the capacitor bank to raise the resultant power factor of the installation of 0.866 lagging. Find also the resultant power factor when the capacitors are in circuit and the motor load has fallen to 300 kVA at 0.5 power facto

3-phase induction motor load takes 900 kVA at a power factor of 0.707. Calculate the KVA rating of the capacitor bank to raise the resultant power factor of the installation of 0.866 lagging. Find also the resultant power factor when the capacitors are in circuit and the motor load has fallen to 300 kVA at 0.5 power facto

Electric Motor Control

10th Edition

ISBN:9781133702818

Author:Herman

Publisher:Herman

Chapter39: Synchronous Motor Operation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14SQ: Induction motors and welding transformers require magnetizing current, which causes a. lagging power...

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