Power Systems Distribution line is 10 miles long has z=(o.3+j0.7) Ohms/miles LdF=0.6 Load is evenly distributed...

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Distribution line is 10 miles long has z=(o.3+j0.7) Ohms/miles

LdF=0.6

Load is evenly distributed

Cost of energy $0.08/KW-hr

Power Load = 400A

PF=0.8

How much can a utility save in energy costs by correcting the PF from 0.8 to 0.95?

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