A 3 phase 4 pole synchronous motor, star connected 400 V 50 Hz serving a 72 hp load with a motor efficiency of 90%. The motor operates at a motor power factor of 0.8 lagging. If the synchronous reactance of the motor is 1 Ohm and the armature resistance is negligible determine: a. Anchor current

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A 3 phase 4 pole synchronous motor, star connected 400 V 50 Hz serving a
72 hp load with a motor efficiency of 90%. The motor operates at a motor
power factor of 0.8 lagging. If the synchronous reactance of the motor is 1
Ohm and the armature resistance is negligible determine:
a. Anchor current
Transcribed Image Text:A 3 phase 4 pole synchronous motor, star connected 400 V 50 Hz serving a 72 hp load with a motor efficiency of 90%. The motor operates at a motor power factor of 0.8 lagging. If the synchronous reactance of the motor is 1 Ohm and the armature resistance is negligible determine: a. Anchor current
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