Two 200/400 V, transformers are operated in parallel to share a load power factor leading. Transformers are rated as below: A: 300 kVA; 1.2% resistance and 6.3% reactance B: 400 kVA; 0.8% resistance and 2.4% reactance Find: (i) The load carried by each transformer, (ii) The load voltage if= equal to the nominal input voltage, (iii) the current of each transformer.

Two 200/400 V, transformers are operated in parallel to share a load power factor leading. Transformers are rated as below: A: 300 kVA; 1.2% resistance and 6.3% reactance B: 400 kVA; 0.8% resistance and 2.4% reactance Find: (i) The load carried by each transformer, (ii) The load voltage if= equal to the nominal input voltage, (iii) the current of each transformer.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Power Transformers

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Problem 3.4P: A single-phase 100-kVA,2400/240-volt,60-Hz distribution transformer is used as a step-down...

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