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A 250 V, 30 Hz generator supplies power to a parallel circuit consisting of a

20 hp motor whose efficiency is 90% at 0.80 pf lagging and a second load


that draws an apparent power of 7 kVA at unity pf. Determine the system
reactive power.

A.  23.582 kVAR

B.  12.435 kVAR

C.  10.341 kVAR

D.  20.384 kVAR

9.  After wiring up two 3-Ф alternators, you checked their frequency and
voltage and found them to be equal. Before connecting them in parallel, you
would

A.  check turbine phase

B.  check phase rotation

C.  lubricate everything

D.  check steam pressure

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