MGVCL Exam Paper (30-07-2021 Shift 2)
A single phase motor connected to 415 V, 50 Hz supply takes 30 A at a power factor of 0.7 lagging. Calculate the capacitance required in parallel with the motor to raise the power factor to 0.9 lagging.
Here, ω = 500 rad/sec = 2πf. At Resonance condition, ωL = 1/(ωC) L 0.2 H Also at series resonace 1. fr = 1/[2π√(LC)] 2. PF = 1 3. Maximum current 4. Source voltage = voltage across resistor.