Question: A 4 8 0 V , 5 0 HZ , Y connected , 6 pole , synchronous generator is rated at 4 0 0 kVA

A 480V,50HZ , Y connected ,6 pole , synchronous generator is rated at 400kVA at 0.8 pf lagging. It has a synchronous reactance of 0.4 ohm per phase. Assume that this generator is connected to a steam turbine capable of supplying up to 320 kW. The friction and windage losses are 15kW and core losses are 10kW. a) What is the max reactive power this generator can produce

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