A 500 MW, 3-phase, Y-connected synchronous generator has a rated voltage of 21.5 kV at 0.85 p.f. The line

A 500 MW, 3-phase, Y-connected synchronous generator has a rated voltage of 21.5 kV at 0.85 p.f. The line current when operating at full load rated conditions will be 

(A) 13.43 kA (B) 15.79 kA (C) 23.25 kA (D) 27.36 kA
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A 500 MW, 3-phase, Y-connected synchronous generator has a rated voltage of 21.5 kV at 0.85 p.f. The line current when operating at full load rated conditions will be 15.79 kA

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