coil of resistance 60Ω and inductance 400mH is connected in parallel with a 15uF capacitor across a 230V 50Hz supply. Sketch the circuit diagram and calculate:   The current in the coil The current in the capacitor The supply current and its phase angle The circuit impedance The power consumed The apparent power The reactive power

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A coil of resistance 60Ω and inductance 400mH is connected in parallel with a 15uF capacitor across a 230V 50Hz supply. Sketch the circuit diagram and calculate:

 

  1. The current in the coil
  2. The current in the capacitor
  3. The supply current and its phase angle
  4. The circuit impedance
  5. The power consumed
  6. The apparent power
  7. The reactive power

 

(ii)   Sketch the phasor diagram of the circuit, and use complex numbers to verify your answer in parts a to d.

 

(iii) Use multisim or something similar to prove your answers in e. and f. and discuss possible application of the above circuit.

 

  • Critically analyse the circuit for your chosen application giving recommendations for improvements.
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