5. The load on a 120-V, 60-Hz supply is 6 kW (resistive), 10 kVAR (inductive), and 4 kVAR (capacitive). a. Find the total kilovolt-amperes. b. Determine the Fp of the combined loads. c. Find the current drawn from the supply. d. Calculate the capacitance necessary to establish a unity power factor. e. Find the current drawn from the supply at unity power factor, and compare it to uncompensated level.

5. The load on a 120-V, 60-Hz supply is 6 kW (resistive), 10 kVAR (inductive), and 4 kVAR (capacitive). a. Find the total kilovolt-amperes. b. Determine the Fp of the combined loads. c. Find the current drawn from the supply. d. Calculate the capacitance necessary to establish a unity power factor. e. Find the current drawn from the supply at unity power factor, and compare it to uncompensated level.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter26: Three-phase Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3PA: You are an electrician working in an industrial plant. A 30-hp three-phase induction motor has a...

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