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Experiment 2

A mechanical rectifier operates by using an electromagnet powered by DC current to cause a spring to vibrate. The vibrating spring then operates change-over contacts that convert alternating current to direct current. There were two main types - the vibrator type suitable for low power applications, and the motor-driven type suitable for higher power uses through the use of a synchronous motor instead of a spring.

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Experiment 2

A mechanical rectifier operates by using an electromagnet powered by DC current to cause a spring to vibrate. The vibrating spring then operates change-over contacts that convert alternating current to direct current. There were two main types - the vibrator type suitable for low power applications, and the motor-driven type suitable for higher power uses through the use of a synchronous motor instead of a spring.

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9.1 Discuss the operating principle of a mechanical rectifier.

Vibrator type
This was the reverse of a vibrator inverter. An electromagnet, powered by DC through contacts it
operated (like a buzzer) (or fed with AC), caused a spring to vibrate and the spring operated change-over
contacts which converted the AC to DC. This arrangement was only suitable for low-power applications,
e.g. auto radios and was also found in some motorcycle electrical systems, where it was combined with
a voltage regulator.
Motor-driven type
This operated on the same principle as the vibrator type but the change-over contacts were operated by
a synchronous motor. It was suitable for high-power applications, e.g. electrolysis cells and electrostatic
precipitators.


9.2 A four pole motor has an armature having 276 conductors, each pole face is designed and
constructed with 25 sq.in. with flux density of 47,500 lines per sq.in. If the armature current is
designed at 75 A and the structure of windings in wave (2 parallel paths), verify the rated torque of
the motor.













9.3 During the operation of a dc motor and a dc generator, explain how the rotor and stator works.


Every DC motor has six basic parts -- axle, rotor (a.k.a., armature), stator, commutator, field magnet(s),
and brushes. In most common DC motors, the external magnetic field is produced by high-strength
permanent magnets
1
. The stator is the stationary part of the motor -- this includes the motor casing, as
well as two or more permanent magnet pole pieces. The rotor (together with the axle and attached
commutator) rotate with respect to the stator. The rotor consists of windings (generally on a core), the
windings being electrically connected to the commutator. The above diagram shows a common motor
layout -- with the rotor inside the stator (field) magnets.

9.4 The car of a light rail transit is propelled by a 660-volt dc motor connected to the dc feeder
lanes of a rectifier station. This cars required to exert a tractive effort of 9,500 kg at a velocity of 50
km/hr. How much current will be drawn from the feeder lines if the overall efficiency of the motor
and flywheel drive is 65%?

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