A three-phase star-connected synchronous alternator of rating 22 kVA, 20 kV, 50 Hz has synchronous reactance of 8 per phase. The induced voltage per phase is 20 kV and the line terminal voltage is 15 kV. Find the 3-phase maximum power of the machine.

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  1. 121.5 MW
  2. 112.5 MW
  3. 37.5 MW
  4. 211.5 MW

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Option 2 : 112.5 MW
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Concept

The 3ϕ power in an alternator is given by: 

\(P = {3V_pE_p \over X_s}sinδ\)

For maximum power, δ = 90° 

\(P_{max} = {3V_pE_p \over X_s}\)

per-phaseHere, all values must be per-phase values.

Calculation

Given, \(V_L=15\space kV\)

 

\(P_{max} = {3\times 15\times 20 \over 8}\)

Pmax = 112.5 MW

Option 2 is correct.

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