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emergency generator load issues
We put a scope on this and the waveforms are all over the place. I know the voltage distortion is what is causing the generator to get a false reading and shut down. These capacitors are only there for the PF on the utility side. I have tried to convince the engineer that we need a way around...- afjohn
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- Forum: Electric motors & generators engineering
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emergency generator load issues
I need some help with something. We are having trouble starting 3 ea. 60 hp booster pumps with PFC (Capacitors) and then starting a 300 hp well pump with solid state starter. The generator is an 800 kW. It is tripping out for under frequency when we start the well pump after the booster...- afjohn
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- Forum: Electric motors & generators engineering
