Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #112 (Set 4)

What devices maintains equal power factors on paralleled AC generators automatically?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — voltage regulators

Automatic voltage regulators utilize cross-current compensation or reactive droop circuitry to share reactive power (VARs) proportionally between paralleled alternators, maintaining balanced power factors and preventing circulating currents across the ship's main switchboard bus.

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