A 9.9 kV, Y-connected, 3 phase alternator has a synchronous reactance of 8 ohms per phase and negligible resistance. At a certain field current the armature is known to induce 8.2 kV per phase. Calculate the power that can be developed by the alternator at this excitation.

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A 9.9 kV, Y-connected, 3 phase alternator has a synchronous reactance of 8 ohms per phase and negligible resistance. At a certain field current the armature is known to induce 8.2 kV per phase. Calculate the power that can be developed by the alternator at this excitation.

 

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