Two alternators each having 4% speed regulation are working in parallel. Alternator 1 is rated 12 MW and alternator 2 is rated 8 MW. When the total load is 10 MW, the load shared by alternators 1 and 2 would be respectively
A. 4 MW and 6 MW.
B. 6 MW and 4 MW.
C. 5 MW and 5 MW.
D. 10 MW and zero. [U.P.S.C. I.E.S. E.E.-II, 2000]
Answer:B
Two alternators each having 4% speed regulation are working in parallel. Alternator 1 is rated 12 MW and alternator 2 is rated 8 MW. When the total load is 10 MW, the load shared by alternators 1 and 2 would be respectively
A. 4 MW and 6 MW. B. 6 MW and 4 MW. C. 5 MW and 5 MW. D. 10 MW and zero. [U.P.S.C. I.E.S. E.E.-II, 2000]