Re: What do you mean by Power factor of a generator? Power
factor purely depends on the load (wether inductive,
reactive or unity) then what does the Power factor
mentioned on the generator nameplate means?

Answer Posted / k.prakashchandra

The pf mentioned on the name plate is for design purpose.

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