Two similar 6600 V, 3-phase alternators are running in parallel sharing equally a total load of 10,000 kW at a lagging power factor of 0.8, the two machines being similarly excited. If the excitation of one machine is adjusted so that its armature current is 438 A, find the armature current and power factor of the second machine if the steam supply is not changed. [Ans. cos Ꝋ2 = 0.568 (lag)]
Synchronous Generator
In comparison to an asynchronous generator, it is a machine where the rotor speed is equal to the rotating magnetic field produced by the stator, i.e., mechanical speed is equal to the electrical speed, thus called synchronous, and not asynchronous.
Salient Pole Rotor
Salient pole rotor includes a large number of exposed poles mounted on a magnetic wheel. The construction of a bright pole is as shown in the image on the left. The proposed poles are made of metal laminations. The rotor winding is provided on these poles and is supported by pole shoes.
Two similar 6600 V, 3-phase alternators are running in parallel sharing equally a total load of 10,000 kW at a lagging power factor of 0.8, the two machines being similarly excited. If the excitation of one machine is adjusted so that its armature current is 438 A, find the armature current and power factor of the second machine if the steam supply is not changed.
[Ans. cos Ꝋ2 = 0.568 (lag)]
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