A 25 kVA, 220V, 3φ alternator delivers rated kVA at a power factor of 0.84. The effective ac resistance between armature winding terminals is 0.18Ω. The field takes 9.3A at 115V. If friction and windage loss is 460W and the core loss is 610W, calculate the percent efficiency.

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A 25 kVA, 220V, 3φ alternator delivers rated kVA at a power factor of 0.84. The effective ac resistance between armature winding terminals is 0.18Ω. The field takes 9.3A at 115V. If friction and windage loss is 460W and the core loss is 610W, calculate the percent efficiency.

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