Query about Power Factor Change in a Power Plant

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The discussion centers on the power factor (p.f) change observed in a power plant with eight gas engines operating in parallel. When one engine operates at a p.f of 0.8, the output after the transformer (11/132kV, step up Ynd1) remains stable. However, with all generators running at the same p.f, the overall p.f increases to 0.85. This phenomenon is attributed to transformer reactive losses and the cumulative effect of multiple generators operating in parallel. The discussion also highlights the need for precise calculations regarding the consumed reactive power (VAr) of the transformer.

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I have a query about the power factor change in a power plant. There are 8 gas engines in parallel. When 1 engine runs with a set p.f of .8 the output at the delivery after transformer (11/132kv, step up Ynd1) is almost same. But when all generators are running with each having .80 p.f the p.f after transformer changes to .85. (All gensets are in parallel equal capacity and connected to single transformer and distance from gen to trans is comparatively small). Is this only for the transformer reactive loss or other thing is associated with this. Why the p.f increases and any calculation regarding the consumed VAr of the x-former. please specify elaborately.
If you need any further information please specify. I am the engineer of that power plant so can give you enough detail information.
 
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what are you using to determine PF? Wattmeters, varmeters, ammeters, Qmeters ?

What is impedance of your transformer?

What would be per unit drop across transformer with one generator, and with 5 ?



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