Example 8: A shunt generator delivers 195 A at 250 V. The armature resistance and shunt field resistance are 0.02 2 and 50 2 respectively. The iron and friction losses equal 950 W. Find (a) E.M.F. generated (b) Cu losses (c) output of the prime motor (d) commercial, mechanical and electrical efficiencies.

Example 8: A shunt generator delivers 195 A at 250 V. The armature resistance and shunt field resistance are 0.02 2 and 50 2 respectively. The iron and friction losses equal 950 W. Find (a) E.M.F. generated (b) Cu losses (c) output of the prime motor (d) commercial, mechanical and electrical efficiencies.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

Section21.9: Rc Circuits

Problem 21.8QQ: Consider the circuit in Figure 21.29 and assume the batter has no internal resistance. (i) Just...

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