A 560 Vef line supplies an industrial plant consisting of a motor, a capacitor and a searchlight (resistive). 60 kW 560 Vef -20 kVAr ) 20 kW f.p.=0,75 delayed i) Calculate the total complex apparent power consumed by the plant. ii) Determine the total power factor of the plant, indicating whether it is late or early. iii) Calculate the current capacity of the circuit breaker (in Aef) that should be installed at the plant entrance.

A 560 Vef line supplies an industrial plant consisting of a motor, a capacitor and a searchlight (resistive). 60 kW 560 Vef -20 kVAr ) 20 kW f.p.=0,75 delayed i) Calculate the total complex apparent power consumed by the plant. ii) Determine the total power factor of the plant, indicating whether it is late or early. iii) Calculate the current capacity of the circuit breaker (in Aef) that should be installed at the plant entrance.

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

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Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

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