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A 15kw single phase load connected to an alternator at 230v and a power factor of...

A 15kw single phase load connected to an alternator at 230v and a power factor of 0.6lag. Determine

?minimum alternator rating, current carrying capacity of the cables, minimum kVA rating of capacitor bank to increase power factor to 0.8

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