P3. A 0.82 pf lagging single-phase motor has an efficiency of 94% and rated at 100 hp. Calculate the KVAR needed to increase the overall power factor to 0.96 lagging. (1 hp=746 W)

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P3. A 0.82 pf lagging single-phase motor has an efficiency of 94% and rated at 100 hp. Calculate the KVAR needed to
increase the overall power factor to 0.96 lagging. (1 hp=746 W)
Transcribed Image Text:P3. A 0.82 pf lagging single-phase motor has an efficiency of 94% and rated at 100 hp. Calculate the KVAR needed to increase the overall power factor to 0.96 lagging. (1 hp=746 W)
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