6. A 3-phase AC generator is supplying power to a load of 3200kW at 2300V and a power factor of 60%. Assume that the loss of the line, the generator armature and the load is equal to 10% of the load, what would be the savings in watts if the power factor were raised to 80%. c. 80,000 a. 100,000 b. 140,000 d. 230,000

6. A 3-phase AC generator is supplying power to a load of 3200kW at 2300V and a power factor of 60%. Assume that the loss of the line, the generator armature and the load is equal to 10% of the load, what would be the savings in watts if the power factor were raised to 80%. c. 80,000 a. 100,000 b. 140,000 d. 230,000

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337399128

Author:Russell E. Smith

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Chapter7: Alternating Current, Power Distribution, And Voltage Systems

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