In a workshop, there is a three-phase asynchronous motor with a power of 6 HP, an efficiency of 85%, and a power factor of 0.8. Find the capacitor capacity required for power factor correction in the workshop. (The capacitors will be connected in a delta configuration.) A new power factor of 0.95 is desired. The nominal voltage in the workshop is given as 0.4 kV. (1 HP = 0.745 kW)

In a workshop, there is a three-phase asynchronous motor with a power of 6 HP, an efficiency of 85%, and a power factor of 0.8. Find the capacitor capacity required for power factor correction in the workshop. (The capacitors will be connected in a delta configuration.) A new power factor of 0.95 is desired. The nominal voltage in the workshop is given as 0.4 kV. (1 HP = 0.745 kW)

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Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

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