One phase of a 3-phase alternator consist of 12 coils in series. Each coil has an rms voltage of 10V induced in it and the coils are arranged in slots so that there is a successive phase displacement of 10 electrical degrees between the emf in each coil an the next. Find by calculation the rms value of the total phase voltage developed by the winding. If the alternator has six pole and is driven at 100 rpm.

One phase of a 3-phase alternator consist of 12 coils in series. Each coil has an rms voltage of 10V induced in it and the coils are arranged in slots so that there is a successive phase displacement of 10 electrical degrees between the emf in each coil an the next. Find by calculation the rms value of the total phase voltage developed by the winding. If the alternator has six pole and is driven at 100 rpm.

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

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Problem 2.21P: An industrial plant consisting primarily of induction motor loads absorbs 500 kW at 0.6 power factor...

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