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Three generators are feeding a load of 100 MW. The details of the generators are

Rating(MW) Efficiency (%) Regulation (pu) on 100 MVA base

Generator-1 100 20 0.02
Generator- 2 100 30 0.04
Generator - 3 100 40 0.03

In the event of increased load power demand, which of the following will happen?
A
All the generators will share equal power
B
Generator-3 will share more power compared to Generator-1
C
Generator-1 will share more power compared to Generator-2
D
Generator-2 will share more power compared to Generator-3

Solution
The correct option is C Generator-1 will share more power compared to Generator-2
Let x1, x2 and x3 are reactances of generator-1 generator-2 and generator-3 respectively.
Neglecting armature resistance of all the three generators

VR1 = 0.02 p.u.

VR2 = 0.04 p.u and

VR1 < VR3 < VR2

Since, voltage regulation (VR) ∝ reactance of generator.

X1<X3<X2

Power shared by a generator∝1reactance of generator

Power shared by

Generator 1 > Generator 3 > Generator 2

Load sharing is independent of efficiency of alternators.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Q. Three generators are feeding a load of 100 MW. The details of the generators are

Rating(MW) Efficiency (%) Regulation (pu) on 100 MVA base

Generator-1 100 20 0.02
Generator- 2 100 30 0.04
Generator - 3 100 40 0.03

In the event of increased load power demand, which of the following will happen?

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IC1(PG1) = 10,000 Rs/MWh and

IC2(PG2) = 12,500 Rs/MWh

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