8. The governor droop characteristics of two 300 MW and 400 MW alternators appearing in parallel are 4% and 5%, respectively. If the alternators operate at no-load at 50 Hz, the frequency at which they would operate with a total load of 600 MW is (a) 48.06 Hz. (c) 49.66 Hz. (b) 47.06 Hz. (d) 47.66 Hz.

8. The governor droop characteristics of two 300 MW and 400 MW alternators appearing in parallel are 4% and 5%, respectively. If the alternators operate at no-load at 50 Hz, the frequency at which they would operate with a total load of 600 MW is (a) 48.06 Hz. (c) 49.66 Hz. (b) 47.06 Hz. (d) 47.66 Hz.

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Chapter12: Power System Controls

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