Practice Synchronous Generator (alternator): Ac Power Generation (1.3.5) - DC and AC Electrical Machines
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Synchronous Generator (Alternator): AC Power Generation

Practice - Synchronous Generator (Alternator): AC Power Generation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a synchronous generator?

💡 Hint: Think about what energy is being transformed.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What is a synchronous generator primarily used for?

To convert mechanical energy to direct current
To convert mechanical energy to synchronized alternating current
To only produce mechanical energy

💡 Hint: Consider the type of energy conversion involved.

Question 2

True or False: The rotor of a synchronous generator always requires a separate direct current to generate a magnetic field.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the magnetic field is established in the rotor.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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