A 51 kVA load operates at 0.72 lagging power factor when connected to a 230 V, 60Hz AC source. The power factor is to be improved to 0.96 lagging. The power factor is to be corrected by a synchronous motor with 0.51 leading power factor, what is the kVA rating of the synchronous motor? The answer is 24.4643. Show solution pls

A 51 kVA load operates at 0.72 lagging power factor when connected to a 230 V, 60Hz AC source. The power factor is to be improved to 0.96 lagging. The power factor is to be corrected by a synchronous motor with 0.51 leading power factor, what is the kVA rating of the synchronous motor? The answer is 24.4643. Show solution pls

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter12: Power System Controls

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.7P

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