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Calculate the compensator rating required for cos(Φ)=.7.(a) 0.71 P.U(b) 0.21 P.U(c) 0.47 P.U(d) 0.12 P.UThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.My question is based upon Motors Rating and Heating in portion Rating and Heating of Motors of Electric Drives

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The correct option is (a) 0.71 P.U

Easy EXPLANATION: The compensator rating can be calculated USING the RELATION QP.U=√1-cos^2(∅)=√1-.49=.71. This per unit value VAR compensator is required to IMPROVE the power factor of the system.



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