low voltage systems In the reverse phase, a 1000 kw powerful load under 0.5 power factor is fed from a 5 kv source. A capacitor is connected in parallel with the load to increase the power factor to 0.8. a-) Find the required capacitor power. b-) Compare the apparent power before and after compensation.

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In the reverse phase, a 1000 kw powerful load under 0.5 power factor is fed from a 5 kv source.
A capacitor is connected in parallel with the load to increase the power factor to 0.8.

a-) Find the required capacitor power.


b-) Compare the apparent power before and after compensation.

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