Engineering · Electrical — Generators
After paralleling, to shift real (kW) load from one AC generator to another you adjust:
- AThe voltage regulators (excitation)
- BThe prime-mover governors (fuel/throttle)✓ Correct
- CThe synchroscope
- DThe shore-power breaker
Explanation
Real power (kW) is controlled by the prime movers' governors. Excitation/voltage regulators control reactive (kVAR) load. To transfer kW you raise one governor and lower the other.
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