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AC Generator Practice Problems

The document contains various calculations and explanations related to alternators and generators, including induced EMF, voltage regulation, pitch and distribution factors, and the effects of short-pitching on harmonics. It addresses scenarios involving changes in coil span, load conditions, and protective measures during faults. Additionally, it discusses the impact of power factor improvements on generated voltage and the consequences of connecting alternators in parallel.

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AC Generator Practice Problems

The document contains various calculations and explanations related to alternators and generators, including induced EMF, voltage regulation, pitch and distribution factors, and the effects of short-pitching on harmonics. It addresses scenarios involving changes in coil span, load conditions, and protective measures during faults. Additionally, it discusses the impact of power factor improvements on generated voltage and the consequences of connecting alternators in parallel.

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A coil with 400 turns and a cross-sectional area of 0.

01 m² rotates at 1800 rpm in a uniform


magnetic field of 0.3 T. Calculate the maximum induced EMF if the coil starts from a position
perpendicular to the field.

An alternator’s coil span is changed from 160° electrical to 140° electrical. Calculate the
percentage reduction in the pitch factor and discuss its effect on the generated voltage.

A coil is short-pitched by 36° to eliminate a particular harmonic voltage. Identify which


harmonic is eliminated and calculate the new pitch factor for the fundamental component.

An alternator operates at 60 Hz and produces a peak voltage of 340 V. What is the RMS voltage
output of the alternator?

An alternator has an open-circuit voltage of 480 V when running at rated speed. If the field
current is reduced by 20%, what will be the approximate new open-circuit voltage?

An alternator has a full-load voltage of 415 V and a no-load voltage of 450 V. Determine the
voltage regulation of the alternator.

An alternator generates 600 V on no-load but drops to 550 V when loaded. Explain how
armature reaction contributes to this voltage drop and suggest a method to counteract it.

An alternator delivers 50 kW to a load at 0.8 power factor lagging. If the terminal voltage is 400
V, explain how the generated voltage would change if the power factor is improved to 0.95.

A generator is supplying 200 kW at 440 V. If the load increases to 250 kW, the terminal voltage
drops to 420 V. What is the voltage regulation of the alternator?

A coil span is reduced to 150° electrical to minimize the 5th harmonic component. Calculate the
pitch factor for the fundamental frequency and the 5th harmonic component.

A 3-phase alternator has 48 slots and 6 poles, with the winding distributed over 4 slots per pole
per phase. Compute the distribution factor (𝐾𝑑) for the fundamental frequency.

A concentrated winding generates 600 V per phase in an alternator. If the distribution factor is
0.96 and the pitch factor is 0.98, determine the actual generated voltage per phase.

An alternator is running normally at 50 Hz and 440 V when a sudden short circuit occurs.
Explain what happens to the generated voltage and what protective measures should be in place.

Two alternators are connected in parallel, one generating 230 V and the other generating 240 V.
What will happen to the system, and how should the generated voltage be adjusted before
synchronization?

A four-pole alternator generates 230 V at a speed of 1500 rpm. If the speed is reduced to 1200
rpm, what will be the new generated voltage? Assume the flux remains constant.
An alternator generates 600 V on no-load but drops to 550 V when loaded. Explain how
armature reaction contributes to this voltage drop and suggest a method to counteract it.

A 3-phase alternator has a coil span of 150° electrical. Calculate the pitch factor (𝐾𝑝) of the
winding.

A coil in an alternator is short-pitched by 30° electrical. If the full-pitch coil generates an EMF of
240 V, determine the induced EMF in the short-pitched coil.

A 3-phase alternator has 36 slots and 4 poles. If the stator winding is distributed across 3 slots
per pole per phase, determine the distribution factor (𝐾𝑑).

A 6-pole alternator has a winding with a short-pitch of 20° and a distribution factor of 0.92. If
the full-pitch, concentrated winding voltage is 500 V, determine the actual generated voltage
considering both pitch and distribution factors.

An alternator designer wants to optimize the winding factors to improve efficiency. The coil
pitch is set at 150°, and the distribution factor is 0.95. If the alternator operates at a fundamental
frequency of 50 Hz, what is the effect of these factors on the generated EMF?

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