a) With the aid ofa diagram, explain how you would improve the power factor ofan inductive load using synchronous motor marks] 8 b) b synchronous motor when connected parallel with the load improves the power factor of a load of 200KW from 80 lagging to 0.9 lagging. Simultaneously the motor carries a load of 80 KW. Calculate: The leading KVAR supplied supplied by the motor F The KVA rating of the motor The power factor at which the motor operates

a) With the aid ofa diagram, explain how you would improve the power factor ofan inductive load using synchronous motor marks] 8 b) b synchronous motor when connected parallel with the load improves the power factor of a load of 200KW from 80 lagging to 0.9 lagging. Simultaneously the motor carries a load of 80 KW. Calculate: The leading KVAR supplied supplied by the motor F The KVA rating of the motor The power factor at which the motor operates

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

Chapter2: Fundamentals

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