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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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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