Practice - Synchronous Generator (Alternator): AC Power Generation
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a synchronous generator?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy is being transformed.
Name the two main components of a synchronous generator.
💡 Hint: These are the parts where the action of generating electricity occurs.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a synchronous generator primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of energy conversion involved.
True or False: The rotor of a synchronous generator always requires a separate direct current to generate a magnetic field.
💡 Hint: Think about how the magnetic field is established in the rotor.
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Challenge Problems
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A synchronous generator with 8 poles needs to generate a frequency of 50 Hz. What is the required speed of the rotor?
💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the synchronous speed formula correctly.
Given a synchronous generator with a winding factor of 0.85, a frequency of 60 Hz, and magnetic flux of 0.06 Wb, calculate the RMS phase EMF if the number of turns per phase is 90.
💡 Hint: Use the EMF equation we discussed and check your units.
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