Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 19P
The load on a 120 V, 60 Hz supply is 5 kW (resistive), 8 kVAR (inductive), and 2 kVAR (capacitive).
a. Find the total kilovolt-amperes.
b. Determine the Fp of the combined loads.
c. Find the current drawn from the supply.
d. Calculate the capacitance necessary to establish a unity power factor.
e. Find the current drawn from the supply at unity power factor, and compare it to the uncompensated level.
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