Shunt generators are most suited for stable parallel operation because of their______________?
Correct answer: C. drooping voltage characteristics
- A. rising voltage characteristics
- B. identical voltage characteristics
- C. drooping voltage characteristics
- D. linear voltage characteristics
Explanation
The drooping voltage characteristic of a shunt generator gives negative feedback in parallel operation: the unit taking extra current experiences a voltage fall and therefore sheds load. Rising characteristics would promote unstable load sharing.
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