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In a differential compound generator, what is the relationship between the shunt field flux and the series field flux?
In a differential compound generator, what is the relationship between the shunt field flux and the series field flux?
- They oppose each other, resulting in the total flux being the difference between them. (correct)
- They are independent and do not affect each other's magnitude or direction.
- They aid each other, summing to create the total flux.
- They are equal and therefore cancel each other out.
What happens to the terminal voltage of a differential compound generator as the load current increases?
What happens to the terminal voltage of a differential compound generator as the load current increases?
- It remains constant due to compensating windings.
- It initially increases and then stabilizes at a fixed value.
- It increases proportionally with the load current.
- It decreases rapidly due to the weakened flux. (correct)
Which of the following is a typical application for differential compound generators?
Which of the following is a typical application for differential compound generators?
- Street lighting, to compensate for voltage drop.
- Arc welding, where a low voltage and high current are needed. (correct)
- Railway applications requiring constant voltage levels.
- Electroplating, requiring stable voltage under fluctuating loads.
In a cumulative compound generator, how is the total flux (Φt) related to the shunt flux (Φsh) and series flux (Φse)?
In a cumulative compound generator, how is the total flux (Φt) related to the shunt flux (Φsh) and series flux (Φse)?
What distinguishes an over-compounded generator from other types of cumulative compound generators?
What distinguishes an over-compounded generator from other types of cumulative compound generators?
For what application is an over-compounded generator best suited?
For what application is an over-compounded generator best suited?
What is the primary characteristic of a flat or level-compounded generator?
What is the primary characteristic of a flat or level-compounded generator?
How does the size of the series field winding in an under-compounded generator compare to that of level or over-compounded generators?
How does the size of the series field winding in an under-compounded generator compare to that of level or over-compounded generators?
Which of the following applications is well-suited for an under-compounded generator?
Which of the following applications is well-suited for an under-compounded generator?
What is the primary difference between additive and subtractive compounding in DC generators?
What is the primary difference between additive and subtractive compounding in DC generators?
If a generator's terminal voltage increases with increasing load current, what type of compounding is most likely in use?
If a generator's terminal voltage increases with increasing load current, what type of compounding is most likely in use?
A generator is used in an application where it's crucial to maintain a stable voltage output regardless of fluctuations in load. Which type of compounding would be most suitable?
A generator is used in an application where it's crucial to maintain a stable voltage output regardless of fluctuations in load. Which type of compounding would be most suitable?
In which type of compound generator does the series field winding counteract the effect of the shunt field winding?
In which type of compound generator does the series field winding counteract the effect of the shunt field winding?
Which compound generator type is characterized by having a smaller series field winding compared to flat or over-compounded generators, resulting in a terminal voltage drop as the load increases?
Which compound generator type is characterized by having a smaller series field winding compared to flat or over-compounded generators, resulting in a terminal voltage drop as the load increases?
What is the effect of increasing the load current on the terminal voltage of an under-compounded generator?
What is the effect of increasing the load current on the terminal voltage of an under-compounded generator?
Which factor primarily determines whether a cumulative compound generator is classified as over-, flat-, or under-compounded?
Which factor primarily determines whether a cumulative compound generator is classified as over-, flat-, or under-compounded?
What is the result of the series and shunt field fluxes aiding each other?
What is the result of the series and shunt field fluxes aiding each other?
Which of the following is true regarding the armature current in both differential and cumulative compound generators?
Which of the following is true regarding the armature current in both differential and cumulative compound generators?
Why would an engineer decide to use a differential compound generator rather than a shunt generator?
Why would an engineer decide to use a differential compound generator rather than a shunt generator?
Flashcards
Differential Compound Generator
Differential Compound Generator
A generator with series and shunt field windings where the fluxes oppose each other.
Total Flux (Differential)
Total Flux (Differential)
In a differential compound generator, total flux is the shunt flux minus the series flux (Φt = Φsh - Φse).
External Characteristic
External Characteristic
A plot of terminal voltage (Vt) versus load current in a generator.
Uses of Differential Generators
Uses of Differential Generators
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Cumulative Compound Generator
Cumulative Compound Generator
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Total Flux (Cumulative)
Total Flux (Cumulative)
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Compounding Levels
Compounding Levels
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Over-Compounded Generator
Over-Compounded Generator
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Applications of Over-Compounded Generators
Applications of Over-Compounded Generators
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Flat/Level-Compounded Generator
Flat/Level-Compounded Generator
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Under-Compounded Generator
Under-Compounded Generator
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Uses of Under-Compounded Generators
Uses of Under-Compounded Generators
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Study Notes
- This discussion covers differential and cumulative compound generators
- Distinguishes between subtractive and additive compound generators
Differential Compound Generator
- An armature is present
- An armature current (Ia) flows
- A shunt field winding and a series field winding are included
- A shunt current flows through the shunt field winding
- The shunt field winding creates a shunt flux
- The series field winding has a series flux
- The armature current splits into shunt and series field currents
- Voltage is generated across the armature
- The shunt field winding and series field winding fluxes oppose each other
Key Characteristics
- The shunt field winding and series field winding fluxes oppose each other
- Total flux (Φt) equals shunt flux (Φsh) minus series flux (Φse): Φt = Φsh - Φse
- Armature current is subtractive
- External characteristic is a plot between terminal voltage (Vt) and load current
- As load current increases, terminal voltage decreases rapidly due to weakened flux
Applications
- Used in arc welding
- Used in arc lighting
- Provides a very low voltage, for example, 40-50 volts, for high current applications
Cumulative Compound Generator
- Includes an armature, a series field winding, and a shunt field winding
- Shunt field winding produces flux
- Series field winding produces flux
- The shunt field winding magnetic flux and series field winding magnetic flux align in the same direction
- Total flux (Φt) equals to the sum of the shunt flux (Φsh) and the series flux (Φse): Φt = Φsh + Φse
- Cumulative compound generators are categorized based on compounding level
Types Based on Compounding Level
- Over-compounded generator
- Flat or level-compounded generator
- Under-compounded generator
Over-Compounded Generator
- Has an over-sized series field winding
- Used in street lighting to compensate for voltage drop due to conductor length
- Often used for railway applications to maintain voltage levels
- As load current increases, terminal voltage increases
Flat/Level-Compounded Generator
- Series field winding size is smaller compared to over-compounded generator's series field winding
- Maintains a relatively constant terminal voltage despite changes in load current
- Maintain stable voltage output
Under-Compounded Generator
- Has series field winding smaller than level or over-compounded generators
- Terminal voltage decreases as load current increases
- Frequently use in electroplating
- Applied in certain machine tools
- Frequently use in lathe machines or applications with a fluctuating load
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