Math Problem Statement
A 10 kW, 250 v, d.c., 6 - pole shunt generator runs at 1000 r.p.m when delivering full-load. The armature has 534 lap-connected conductors. Full load copper loss is 0.64 kW. The total brush drop is 1 volt. Determine the flux per pole. Neglect the shunt current.
Solution
To determine the flux per pole for the given DC shunt generator, we'll use the following steps and formulas:
1. Key Data Provided:
- Power output () =
- Terminal voltage () =
- Speed () =
- Poles () =
- Armature conductors () =
- Lap connection: Number of parallel paths () = (since lap winding has )
- Full-load armature copper loss () =
- Total brush drop =
- Neglecting shunt current ().
2. Calculate Armature Current:
The total output power of the generator is:
Rearranging for (the armature current):
3. Determine the Generated Voltage :
The generated voltage is related to the terminal voltage , brush drop, and armature resistance (). Using:
However, since the armature copper loss is given (), we can find :
Now substitute into :
4. Use the EMF Equation to Find Flux Per Pole:
The EMF equation for a DC generator is:
Rearranging for flux per pole ():
Substitute the known values:
- ,
- ,
- ,
- ,
- (lap winding).
Simplify:
Final Answer:
The flux per pole is:
Would you like a breakdown of any part of the solution or further related questions answered? Here are some related problems to consider:
- How would the flux per pole change if the generator speed increased to 1200 r.p.m.?
- What happens to the generated voltage if the armature resistance is halved?
- How does the number of poles affect the flux per pole calculation?
- What would be the effect of shunt current on the calculation?
- How is the efficiency of the generator calculated in this scenario?
Tip: Always check the generator's operating speed and connection type (lap or wave) when using the EMF equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Electromagnetism
DC Machines
Electrical Engineering Calculations
Formulas
Armature Current: I_a = P_out / V
Generated Voltage: E_g = V + Brush Drop + I_a * R_a
Resistance: R_a = P_cu / I_a^2
EMF Equation: E_g = (N * P * φ * Z) / (60 * A)
Theorems
Electromagnetic Induction in DC Machines
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Electrical Engineering)
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