Discuss the importance of power-factor correction in a.c. systems. A 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase distribution system supplies a 20 kVA, three-phase induction motor load at a power factor of 0.8 lagging, and a star-connected set of impedances, each having a resistance of 10 Ω and an inductive reactance of 8 Ω. Calculate the capacitance of delta-connected capacitors required to improve the overall power factor to 0.95 lagging. ANS: 75 µF/ph

Discuss the importance of power-factor correction in a.c. systems. A 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase distribution system supplies a 20 kVA, three-phase induction motor load at a power factor of 0.8 lagging, and a star-connected set of impedances, each having a resistance of 10 Ω and an inductive reactance of 8 Ω. Calculate the capacitance of delta-connected capacitors required to improve the overall power factor to 0.95 lagging. ANS: 75 µF/ph

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Problem 2.16P: A single-phase, 120V(rms),60Hz source supplies power to a series R-L circuit consisting of R=10 and...

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