transformer (A) having a rating of 2000 KVA is connected in parallel with transformer (B) with 4000 KVA rating to supply a 3-phase load of 5,000 KVA at 0.8 p.f. lagging. Determine the kVA supplied by each transformer assuming equal no-load voltages. The percentage volt drops in the windings at the rated load for transformer A is resistance 2%; reactance 8% and for transformer B is resistance 1.6%; reactance 3%

transformer (A) having a rating of 2000 KVA is connected in parallel with transformer (B) with 4000 KVA rating to supply a 3-phase load of 5,000 KVA at 0.8 p.f. lagging. Determine the kVA supplied by each transformer assuming equal no-load voltages. The percentage volt drops in the windings at the rated load for transformer A is resistance 2%; reactance 8% and for transformer B is resistance 1.6%; reactance 3%

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

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