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What is the construction of the stator in a synchronous machine?
What is the construction of the stator in a synchronous machine?
- Field Winding
- DC current
- Armature
- Distributed winding (correct)
What type of rotor is used in a synchronous machine where the turbine speed is low?
What type of rotor is used in a synchronous machine where the turbine speed is low?
- DC Field Rotor
- Inverted Rotor
- Cylindrical Rotor
- Salient Pole Rotor (correct)
What is the name of a synchronous generator when used as an Alternator?
What is the name of a synchronous generator when used as an Alternator?
- Synchronous Generator
- Alternator (correct)
- Inverted Machine
- Induction Generator
In a 2-pole machine, how many cycles of alternating voltage are produced in one revolution?
In a 2-pole machine, how many cycles of alternating voltage are produced in one revolution?
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What type of machine is a synchronous machine?
What type of machine is a synchronous machine?
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Study Notes
Synchronous Machine Construction
- The stator in a synchronous machine is constructed with a three-phase winding.
Rotor Type for Low Turbine Speed
- A salient pole rotor is used in a synchronous machine where the turbine speed is low.
Synchronous Generator Terminology
- A synchronous generator is also referred to as an Alternator when used for this purpose.
Alternating Voltage Cycles in a 2-Pole Machine
- In a 2-pole machine, one revolution produces two cycles of alternating voltage.
Synchronous Machine Classification
- A synchronous machine is a type of AC machine.
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