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Problem 612:

There are two alternators, 100 kW, 3-phase in parallel are driven by shunt
motors whose speed-load characteristics are as follows: Alternators No.1, no-
load speed 600 rpm and the full-load speed 530 rpm, while alternator No. 2, no-
load speed 590 rpm and full-load speed 550 rpm. What is the greatest load that
can be delivered without overloading either alternator?
A. 171.43 kW
B. 168.78 kW
C. 177.54 kW
D. 164.67 kW

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