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What must be done to adjust the kilowatt load division manually between two AC generators operating in parallel?

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What must be done to adjust the kilowatt load division manually between two AC generators operating in parallel?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Parallel operation of AC generators – how real (kW) load sharing is controlled • Difference between kW (real power) sharing and kVAR (reactive power) sharing • Role of prime mover speed governor vs voltage regulator when generators are in parallel

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Which control changes the real power (kW) output of each generator when they are already synchronized and on the bus? • Which adjustment must be done in opposite directions so that one machine takes more load while the other takes less, without changing system frequency? • Which control is normally used instead for sharing reactive power (kVAR) rather than kW load?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the difference between frequency/speed control and voltage control in parallel operation. • Verify which parameter (speed setting or voltage setting) directly affects kW load versus kVAR load on each machine. • Confirm that the correct method will shift load from one generator to the other while keeping bus frequency and voltage within acceptable limits.

Question 1 of 27070

What must be done to adjust the kilowatt load division manually between two AC generators operating in parallel?

adjusting the prime mover governor speed controls in opposite directions

adjusting the generator output voltage in opposite directions

increasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously

decreasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously

Question 1 / 270705eccefa4bacbc34ba4d4819f

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What must be done to adjust the kilowatt load division manually between two AC generators operating in parallel?

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Question 1 of 27070

What must be done to adjust the kilowatt load division manually between two AC generators operating in parallel?