PSA Assignment 1
PSA Assignment 1
2. An inductive load consisting of R and X in series feeding from a 2400V rms supply absorbs 288kW at
a lagging power factor of 0.8. Determine R and X.
3. Two impedances, Z1= 0.8 + j5.6 Ω and Z2= 8 − j16 Ω, and a single phase motor are connected in
parallel across a 200V rms, 60Hz supply as shown in Figure 8. The motor draws 5kVA at 0.8 power
factor lagging.
(a) Find the complex powers S1, S2 for the two impedances, and S3 for the motor.
(b) Determine the total power taken from the supply, the supply current, and the overall power factor.
(c) A capacitor is connected in parallel with the loads. Find the kVAR and the capacitance in µF to
improve the overall power factor to unity. What is the new line current?
4. A three-phase, 318.75kVA, 2300V alternator has an armature resistance of 0.35 Ω/phase and a
synchronous reactance of 1.2 Ω/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.