a) A motor that drives an 80KW generator has an efficiency of 90%. What should be the full-load HP rating of the motor? b) If the over all efficiency of the motor-generator set is 80%, calculate the motor efficiency c) What is the total losses of the motor-generator set d) Calculate the losses in each machines.

a) A motor that drives an 80KW generator has an efficiency of 90%. What should be the full-load HP rating of the motor? b) If the over all efficiency of the motor-generator set is 80%, calculate the motor efficiency c) What is the total losses of the motor-generator set d) Calculate the losses in each machines.

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399128

Author:Russell E. Smith

Publisher:Russell E. Smith

Chapter13: Heating Control Devices

Section: Chapter Questions

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