Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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Author: Robert L. Boylestad
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An Industrial load is taking 500kW at 0.6 lagging pf. It is desired to raise the pf to 0.866 lagging using
synchronous machines whose power input is 300-kW. Calculate the KVA rating of the motor required for
such operation and the power factor at which the motor will operates.
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