It is desired to improve the power factor of a 230V, 60 Hz, 3 phase system from 0.7 to 0.92 lagging. A wye connected capacitor bank with capacitance of 10 microfarad per phase is to be used. What will be the rating of the load in watts?
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TOPIC: Power Factor Correction
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B. It is desired to improve the power factor of a 230V, 60 Hz, 3 phase system from 0.7 to 0.92 lagging. A wye connected capacitor bank with capacitance of 10 microfarad per phase is to be used. What will be the rating of the load in watts?
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