A three-phase motor delivers 20 hp operating from a 480-V rms line voltage. The motor

Chapter 12, Problem P12.7-2

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QUESTION:

A three-phase motor delivers 20 hp operating from a 480-V rms line voltage. The motor operates at 85 percent efficiency with a power factor equal to 0.8 lagging. Find the magnitude and angle of the line current for phase A.

Hint: 1 hp = 745.7 W

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QUESTION:

A three-phase motor delivers 20 hp operating from a 480-V rms line voltage. The motor operates at 85 percent efficiency with a power factor equal to 0.8 lagging. Find the magnitude and angle of the line current for phase A.

Hint: 1 hp = 745.7 W

ANSWER:

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