A three-phase 3300V. 50 Hz star-connected alternator has an effective resistance of 0.5 ohm/phase. A field current to of 30A produces full-load current of 180A on short- circit and a line to line emf of 1000V on open circit Determine(i) the power angle of the alternator when it delivers full-load at 0.8p.f(lag) (ii)the SCR of the alternator

A three-phase 3300V. 50 Hz star-connected alternator has an effective resistance of 0.5 ohm/phase. A field current to of 30A produces full-load current of 180A on short- circit and a line to line emf of 1000V on open circit Determine(i) the power angle of the alternator when it delivers full-load at 0.8p.f(lag) (ii)the SCR of the alternator

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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