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D.C. Generators
OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn about:
- Distinguish between the functions of a motor and generator
- Distinguish between lap and wave windings
- Understand shunt, series, and compound generators and armature winding
- Describe types of d.c. generators and their characteristics
- Calculate generated e.m.f. for a generator using E = V + IaRa
- Understand current and voltage relations in the three types of generators
- Understand the need for, and requirements of paralleling generators
- Solve simple problems using the above relations
Compound generators
32.1 INTRODUCTION
A dynamo is a rotating electric machine which is capable ...
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