Consider two alternators running in parallel. Now if the excitation of the one of the alternators is changed, then:

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  1. Frequency will change
  2. Power factor will change
  3. Speed will reduce
  4. Load demand will change

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Option 2 : Power factor will change
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  • In the case of alternators, a field rheostat may be used to change the excitation or its field current.
  • If alternators are running in parallel, a change in the field current will not change the active power shared significantly but will change the operating power factor.
  • With the change in the excitation, the armature current will change which will change the active power by a small amount.
  • If the excitation decreased, its power factor becomes more lagging.
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