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Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337399128

Author:Russell E. Smith

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Chapter7: Alternating Current, Power Distribution, And Voltage Systems

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It is desired to correct the 2,400-kVa 0.65 lagging power factor load in a plant
to unity by the installation of a synchronous condenser. Calculate the kilovoltampere rating of the latter. Ans.: 1824 kVA

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