5. A 240-V rms 60-Hz source supplies a parallel combination of a 5-kW heater and a 30-kVA induction motor whose power factor is 0.82. Determine: (a) the system apparent power (b) the system reactive power (c) the kVA rating of a capacitor required to adjust the system power factor to 0.9 lagging (d) the value of the capacitor required.

5. A 240-V rms 60-Hz source supplies a parallel combination of a 5-kW heater and a 30-kVA induction motor whose power factor is 0.82. Determine: (a) the system apparent power (b) the system reactive power (c) the kVA rating of a capacitor required to adjust the system power factor to 0.9 lagging (d) the value of the capacitor required.

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN:9780133923605

Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

Chapter1: Introduction

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