Two AC generators are operating in parallel and both are equipped with automatic voltage regulators. While standing watch, one generator is noted as...

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Two AC generators are operating in parallel and both are equipped with automatic voltage regulators.  While standing watch, one generator is noted as having a greater lagging kvar value.  In order to equalize the kvars between the generators manually, what should be done?

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decrease the voltage of the generator with the largest kvar while increasing the other generator voltage

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Two AC generators are operating in parallel and both are equipped with automatic voltage regulators. While standing watch, one generator is noted as having a greater lagging kvar value. In order to equalize the kvars between the generators manually, what should be done?

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