A single-phase Calculate: motor takes 30A at a power factor of 0.65 lagging from a 240V, 50 Hz supply. a) The current taken by the capacitor connected in parallel to correct the power factor to unity b) The value of the supply current after power factor correction (22.80A, 19.5A) (Solution must be accompanied with phasor diagram)

A single-phase Calculate: motor takes 30A at a power factor of 0.65 lagging from a 240V, 50 Hz supply. a) The current taken by the capacitor connected in parallel to correct the power factor to unity b) The value of the supply current after power factor correction (22.80A, 19.5A) (Solution must be accompanied with phasor diagram)

Electric Motor Control

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ISBN:9781133702818

Author:Herman

Publisher:Herman

Chapter39: Synchronous Motor Operation

Section: Chapter Questions

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