A 440-V, 60-Hz,36.7 HP induction motor has power factor of 0.75 (lagging). Three Δ-connected capacitors are installed to improve the power factor to 0.95 (lagging).  Calculate the kVA ________________  of the capacitor bank, and the capacitance of each capacitor (in microfarads) __________________. (please answer with 3 decimal, and clear solution!)

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A 440-V, 60-Hz,36.7 HP induction motor has power factor of 0.75 (lagging). Three Δ-connected capacitors are installed to improve the power factor to 0.95 (lagging).  Calculate the kVA ________________  of the capacitor bank, and the capacitance of each capacitor (in microfarads) __________________. (please answer with 3 decimal, and clear solution!)
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