Types of DC generators

Generally DC generators are classified according to the ways of excitation of their fields. There are three methods of excitation.

1. Field coils excited by permanent magnets – Permanent magnet DC generators.
2. Field coils excited by some external source – Separately excited DC generators.
3. Field coils excited by the generator itself – Self excited DC generators.

A brief description of these type of generators are given below.

Permanent Magnet DC Generator

When the flux in the magnetic circuit is established by the help of permanent magnets then it is known as Permanent magnet DC generator.

It consists of an armature and one or several permanent magnets situated around the armature. This type of DC generators generates very low power. So, they are rarely found in industrial applications. They are normally used in small applications like dynamos in motor cycles.

Separately Excited DC Generator

These are the generators whose field magnets are energized by some external dc source such as battery .

A circuit diagram of separately excited DC generator is shown in figure. I_a = Armature current I_L = Load current V = Terminal voltage E_g = Generated emfVoltage drop in the armature = I_a × R_a(R/sub>a is the armature resistance) Let, I_a = I_L = I (say) Then, voltage across the load, V = IR_a Power generated, P_g = E_g×I Power delivered to the external load, P_L = V×I.

Self-excited DC Generators

These are the generators whose field magnets are energized by the current supplied by themselves. In these type of machines field coils are internally connected with the armature. Due to residual magnetism some flux is always present in the poles. When the armature is rotated some emf is induced. Hence some induced current is produced. This small current flows through the field coil as well as the load and thereby strengthening the pole flux. As the pole flux strengthened, it will produce more armature emf, which cause further increase of current through the field. This increased field current further raises armature emf and this cumulative phenomenon continues until the excitation reaches to the rated value. According to the position of the field coils the self-excited DC generators may be classified as…

1. Series wound generators
2. Shunt wound generators
3. Compound wound generators

Series Wound Generator

In these type of generators, the field windings are connected in series with armature conductors as shown in figure below. So, whole current flows through the field coils as well as the load. As series field winding carries full load current it is designed with relatively few turns of thick wire. The electrical resistance of series field winding is therefore very low (nearly 0.5Ω ). Let, R_sc = Series winding resistance I_sc = Current flowing through the series field R_a = Armature resistance I_a = Armature current I_L = Load current V = Terminal voltage E_g= Generated emfThen, I_a = I_sc = I_L=I (say) Voltage across the load, V = E_g -I(I_a×R_a) Power generated, P_g = E_g×I Power delivered to the load, P_L = V×I

Shunt Wound DC Generators

In these type of DC generators the field windings are connected in parallel with armature conductors as shown in figure below. In shunt wound generators the voltage in the field winding is same as the voltage across the terminal. Let, R_sh = Shunt winding resistance I_sh = Current flowing through the shunt field R_a = Armature resistance I_a = Armature current I_L = Load current V = Terminal voltage E_g = Generated emfHere armature current I_a is dividing in two parts, one is shunt field current I_sh and another is load current I_L. So, I_a=I_sh + I_L The effective power across the load will be maximum when I_L will be maximum. So, it is required to keep shunt field current as small as possible. For this purpose the resistance of the shunt field winding generally kept high (100 Ω) and large no of turns are used for the desired emf. Shunt field current, I_sh = V/R_shVoltage across the load, V = E_g-I_a R_aPower generated, P_g= E_g×I_a Power delivered to the load, P_L = V×I_L

Compound Wound DC Generator

In series wound generators, the output voltage is directly proportional with load current. In shunt wound generators, output voltage is inversely proportional with load current. A combination of these two types of generators can overcome the disadvantages of both. This combination of windings is called compound wound DC generator. Compound wound generators have both series field winding and shunt field winding. One winding is placed in series with the armature and the other is placed in parallel with the armature. This type of DC generators may be of two types- short shunt compound wound generator and long shunt compound wound generator.

Short Shunt Compound Wound DC Generator

The generators in which only shunt field winding is in parallel with the armature winding as shown in figure.Series field current, I_sc = I_L Shunt field current, I_sh = (V+I_sc R_sc)/R_shArmature current, I_a = I_sh + I_L Voltage across the load, V = E_g - I_a R_a - I_sc R_scPower generated, P_g = E_g×I_a Power delivered to the load, P_L=V×I_L

Long Shunt Compound Wound DC Generator

The generators in which shunt field winding is in parallel with both series field and armature winding as shown in figure.Shunt field current, I_sh=V/R_shArmature current, I_a= series field current, I_sc= I_L+I_sh Voltage across the load, V=E_g-I_a R_a-I_sc R_sc=E_g-I_a (R_a+R_sc) [∴I_a=I_cs] Power generated, P_g= E_g×I_aPower delivered to the load, P_L=V×I_LIn a compound wound generator, the shunt field is stronger than the series field. When the series field assists the shunt field, generator is said to be commutatively compound wound. On the other hand if series field opposes the shunt field, the generator is said to be differentially compound wound.

vbn

Characteristic of Shunt Wound DC Generator

« Previous

Next »

In shunt wound DC generators the field windings are connected in parallel with armature conductors as shown in figure below. In these type of generators the armature current I_adivides in two parts. One part is the shunt field current I_sh flows through shunt field winding and the other part is the load current I_L goes through the external load.Three most important characteristic of shunt wound dc generators are discussed below:

Magnetic or Open Circuit Characteristic of Shunt Wound DC Generator

This curve is drawn between shunt field current(I_sh) and the no load voltage (E₀). For a given excitation current or field current, the emf generated at no load E₀ varies in proportionally with the rotational speed of the armature. Here in the diagram the magnetic characteristic curve for various speeds are drawn.

Due to residual magnetism the curves start from a point A slightly up from the origin O. The upper portions of the curves are bend due to saturation. The external load resistance of the machine needs to be maintained greater than its critical value otherwise the machine will not excite or will stop running if it is already in motion. AB, AC and AD are the slops which give critical resistances at speeds N₁, N₂ and N₃. Here, N₁ > N₂ > N₃.

Critical Load Resistance of Shunt Wound DC Generator

This is the minimum external load resistance which is required to excite the shunt wound generator.

Internal Characteristic of Shunt Wound DC Generator

The internal characteristic curve represents the relation between the generated voltage E_g and the load current I_L. When the generator is loaded then the generated voltage is decreased due to armature reaction. So, generated voltage will be lower than the emf generated at no load. Here in the figure below AD curve is showing the no load voltage curve and AB is the internal characteristic curve.

External Characteristic of Shunt Wound DC Generator

AC curve is showing the external characteristic of the shunt wound DC generator. It is showing the variation of terminal voltage with the load current. Ohmic drop due to armature resistance gives lesser terminal voltage the generated voltage. That is why the curve lies below the internal characteristic curve.The terminal voltage can always be maintained constant by adjusting the of the load terminal.

When the load resistance of a shunt wound DC generator is decreased, then load current of the generator increased as shown in above figure. But the load current can be increased to a certain limit with (upto point C) the decrease of load resistance. Beyond this point, it shows a reversal in the characteristic. Any decrease of load resistance, results in current reduction and consequently, the external characteristic curve turns back as shown in the dotted line and ultimately the terminal voltage becomes zero. Though there is some voltage due to residual magnetism.

We know, Terminal voltage

Now, when I_L increased, then terminal voltage decreased. After a certain limit, due to heavy load current and increased ohmic drop, the terminal voltage is reduced drastically. This drastic reduction of terminal voltage across the load, results the drop in the load current although at that time load is high or load resistance is low.

That is why the load resistance of the machine must be maintained properly. The point in which the machine gives maximum current output is called breakdown point (point C in the picture).

Need to understand

shekharkhatiwara1994.blogspot.comYou need to understand life enough and at the same time be ready to endure the consequences of your actions, because every action of life comes with a reward.
Unknown

Constructional Features
Figure 35.1 shows a sectional view of a 4-pole D.C machine. The length of the machine is
perpendicular to the paper. Stator has got 4 numbers of projected poles with coils wound over it.
These coils may be connected in series in order that consecutive poles produce opposite
polarities (i.e., N-S-N-S) when excited from a source. Double layer lap or wave windings are
generally used for armature. Essentially all the armature coils are connected in series forming a
closed armature circuit. However as the coils are distributed, the resultant voltage acting in the
closed path is zero thereby ensuring no circulating current in the armature. The junctions of two
consecutive coils are terminated on to the commutator segments. Stationary carbon brushes are
placed physically under the center of the stator poles touching the rotating commutator segments.

Now let us examine how a D.C voltage is obtained across the brushes (armature
terminals). Let us fix our attention to a particular position in space. Whichever conductor is
present there right now, will have some definite induced voltage in it (dictated by e = blv). In
course of rotation of the armature newer conductors will occupy this position in space. No
matter which conductor comes to that particular position at any given point of time, it will have
same voltage induced in it. This is true for all the positions although the magnitude and polarity
of the voltages in different position may be different. The polarity of the voltage is opposite for
conductor positions under north or south pole. Remembering that all the conductors are
connected in series and brushes are suitably placed for obtaining maximum voltage, the
magnitude of the voltage across the brushes will remain constant.
To understand the action of the commutator segments and brushes clearly, let us refer to
the following figures (35.3 and 35.4) where a simple d.c machine working as generator are
shown with armature occupying various positions. Armature has got a single rectangular coil
with sides 1 and 2 shown in detail in figure (35.2). The two terminals 1 and 2 of the coil are
firmly joined to commutator segments C1 and C2 respectively. Commutator segments C1 and
C2, made of copper are insulated by mica insulation shown by lines between C1 and C2 and
rotate along with the armature.

Engineering Machine Questions

1. With the help of sketches, describe the main construction and working principle of a dc
generator.

2. Explain what do you understand by (i) lap and wave windings (ii) duplex windings

3. Explain why a commutator and brush arrangement is necessary for the operation of a dc
machine.

4. What are the similarities and dissimilarities between lap and wave windings in a dc machine?

5. A 6-pole, lap wound armature has 840 conductors and flux per pole of 0.018 Wb. The
generator is run at 1200 rpm. Calculate the emf generated.

6. Calculate the emf generated by a 4-pole wave wound armature with 45 slots, with 18
conductors per slot when driven at 1000 rpm. The flux per pole is 0.02 Wb.

7. A 4-pole dc generator has 51 slots and each slot contains 20 conductors. The machine has a
useful flux of 0.007 Wb and runs at 1500 rpm. Find the induced emf, if the machine is (i) lap
connected (ii) wave connected.

8. A 4-pole, d.c. generator has a wave-wound armature with 792 conductors. The flux per pole
is 0.0121 Wb. Determine the speed at which it should be run to generate 240 V on no-load.

9. Calculate the flux in a 4-pole dynamo with 722 armature conductors generating 500 V when
running at 1000 rpm when the armature is (i) lap connected (ii) wave connected.

10. An 8-pole d.c. shunt generator with 778 wave-connected armature conductors and running at
500 rpm supplies a load of 12.5 Ω resistance at terminal voltage of 50 V. The armature
resistance is 0.24 Ω and the field resitance is 250 Ω. Find the armature current, the induced
emf and the flux per pole.

11. An 8-pole lap wound dc generator rotated at 350 rpm is required to generate 0.26 kV. The
useful flux per pole is 5 mWb. If the armature has 120 slots, calculate the numbers of
conductors per slot.

12. A short shunt compound generator supplies a current of 110A at 220V. The resistance of
shunt field is 50Ω and the series winding resistance and armature resistance are 0.025Ω and
0.05Ω respectively. Calculate the generated emf?

13. A long shunt compound generator delivers a load current of 50A at 500V and has armature,
series field and shunt field resistances of 0.05Ω, 0.03Ω and 250Ω respectively. Calculate the
generated voltage and the armature current allowing 1V per brush for contact drop.

14. A short shunt compound generator delivers a load current of 30A at 220V and has armature,
series field and shunt field resistances of 0.05Ω, 0.3Ω and 200Ω respectively. Calculate the
induced emf and the armature current allowing the brush drop as 1V per brush.

15. A 6 pole lap wound dc generator has 600 conductors on its armature. The flux per pole is
0.02Wb. Calculate speed at which the generator must run to generate 300V and what would
be the speed if the generator is wave wound?

16. Calculate the generated emf by a 4-pole wave wound generator having 65 slots with 12
conductors per slots when driven at 1200 r.p.m. the flux per pole is 0.02Wb. Calculate emf
generated if the generator is lap wound.

17. A 100kW, 240 V shunt generator has a field resistance of 55Ω and armature resistance of
0.067Ω. Find the full load generated voltage.

18. A 4 pole long shunt lap wound generator supplies 25kW at a terminal voltage of 500V. The
armature and series field resistances are 0.03Ω and 0.04 Ω respectively and shunt field
resistance is 200Ω. Calculate the generated emf considering the brush contact drop as 1V.
Also calculate the number of conductors if the speed is 1200 rpm and flux per pole is
0.02Wb.

Family

Family isn't always by blood. It is the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you as you are. The ones who would do anything to see your smile

Feeling Change

Once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through and how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing, is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in it.

If u want to suceed

If you want to succeed in your life, remember this phrase: That past does not equal the future. Because you failed yesterday, or all day today, or a moment ago. All that matters is: What are you going to do, right now?

WSP Assignment

1.List down the types of induction motor?

2. Draw and level the parts of induction motor.

3. Describe the working principles of induction motor.

4. What are the different types of  rotor and stator winding in induction motor?

WSP Assignment 2

1. List down the types of induction motor?

2. Draw and level the parts of induction motor.

3. Describe the working principles of induction motor.

4. What are the different types of induction motor?

Induction motor

Types Induction Motor

Types Induction Motor

Single Phase Induction Motor 
1. Split phase induction motor
2. Capacitor start induction motor
3. Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor
4. Shaded pole induction motor

Three Phase Induction Motor
1. Squirrel cage induction motor

2.Phase wound induction motor(slip-ring induction motor)

Type and construction of rotors

1. Squirrel-cage rotor. ..
2. Wound rotor. ..
.3. Salient pole rotors. .
4. ..Cylindrical rotors. ..
5.Rotor bar voltage. .
6. ..Torque in rotor. ..
7. Induction motor slip. .
8.Frequency of induced voltages and currents.
MENUSearch for:

Types of Three Phase Induction Motor

Induction motor is also called asynchronous motor as it runs at a speed other than the synchronous speed. Like any other electrical motor, induction motor have two main parts namely rotor and stator.

Stator

As the name indicates stator is a stationary part of induction motor. A three phase supply is given to the stator of induction motor.

Rotor

The rotor is a rotating part of induction motor. The rotor is connected to the mechanical load through the shaft. The rotor of the three phase induction motor are further classified as-
1. Squirrel cage rotor,
2. Slip ring rotor or wound rotor or phase wound rotor. Depending upon the type of rotor used the three phase induction motor are classified as-
Squirrel cage induction motor
Slip ring induction motor or
wound induction motor
phase wound induction motor.

The construction of stator for both the kind of three phase induction motor remains the same and is discussed in brief in next paragraph. Stator of Three Phase Induction Motor The stator of the three phase induction motor consists of three main parts: 

 Stator frame

 Stator core

 Stator winding or field winding