PROBLEMS 3.1. A three-phase, 318.75-kVA, 2300-V alternator has an armature resistance of 0.35 N/phase and a synchronous reactance of 1.2 n/phase. Determine the no-load line-to-line generated voltage and the voltage regulation at (a) Full-load kVA, 0.8 power factor lagging, and rated voltage. (b) Full-load kVA, 0.6 power factor leading, and rated voltage.

PROBLEMS 3.1. A three-phase, 318.75-kVA, 2300-V alternator has an armature resistance of 0.35 N/phase and a synchronous reactance of 1.2 n/phase. Determine the no-load line-to-line generated voltage and the voltage regulation at (a) Full-load kVA, 0.8 power factor lagging, and rated voltage. (b) Full-load kVA, 0.6 power factor leading, and rated voltage.

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

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