ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES
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ISBN: 9780078118630
Author: Petruzella
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 19RQ
A lamp dimmer switch is rated for 5 A at 120 V. What is the maximum wattage lamp that can be safely connected to the dimmer?
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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.
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