Solution: What would be the savings in watts if the power factor were raised to 80%?

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A three-phase AC generator is supplying power to a load of 3200 kW at 230 volts and a power factor of 60%. Assume that the loss of the line, the generator armature and the load is equal to the 10% of the load, what would be the savings in watts if the power factor were raised to 80%?

A.  100,000

B.  140,000

C.  80,000

D.  230,000

Problem Answer:

The savings in watts if the power factor were raised to 80% is equal to 140,000 Watts.

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