Thanks to all who responded. I have been enlightend. I wondered why generators are usually specified by apparent power (MVA) and power factor. I wondered if the real power it could produce would be be limited to the MVA*powerfactor by something other than the power capability of the prime mover...
Using Powerfactory simulation software,I wish to model a turbine alternator in order to control the amount of excess active and reactive power it exports to the supply authority grid after meeting the requirements of the local load. Is the only way to do this to set the Active power and power...