What happens when generator is running with leading power factor on it say -0.96

What happens when generator is running with leading power factor on it say -0.96. what are the effects of it on alternator and the other generators operating in parallel to it.

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What happens when generator is running with leading power factor on it say -0.96. what are the effec..

Answer / hsowan

Leading power factor increase the stress on the rotor and
cause overheating

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What happens when generator is running with leading power factor on it say -0.96. what are the effec..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

Nothing.But it is better to run the GEN on lagging pf for
stability of system

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