A 3-phase, star-connected alternator has a resistance of 0-5 2/phase and a synchronous reactance of 5 02/phase. It is excited to give 6600 V (line) on open circuit. Determine the terminal voltage and voltage regulation on full-load current of 130 A when the load p.f. is (i) 0-8 lagging (it) 0-6 leading [(1) 3340 V (phase value); 14-1% (ii) 4260 V (phase value); -10-6%) Pay attention, expert, the final result is given, meaning that the result of your solution must be the same as the given result

A 3-phase, star-connected alternator has a resistance of 0-5 2/phase and a synchronous reactance of 5 02/phase. It is excited to give 6600 V (line) on open circuit. Determine the terminal voltage and voltage regulation on full-load current of 130 A when the load p.f. is (i) 0-8 lagging (it) 0-6 leading [(1) 3340 V (phase value); 14-1% (ii) 4260 V (phase value); -10-6%) Pay attention, expert, the final result is given, meaning that the result of your solution must be the same as the given result

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter31: Three-phase Alternators

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: What conditions must be met before two alternators can be paralleled together?

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