Why are alternators put in parallel?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: Switchgear and ProtectionWhy are alternators put in parallel?
How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Answer: There are various advantages of putting alternator in parallel, it helps in achieving high efficiency of operations also improve the reliability and maintenance and repair cost also reduced. There is possibility of additions to plant capacity with the growth in load on the power station.
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