DC Motor Control through Converters

DC Motor Control through Converters: DC motor control is conveniently and efficiently achieved by phase-controlled converters wherein the ac input voltage is converted to a controlled dc output. The commutation…

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Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator

Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator: The Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator being electrical in nature is much faster than the electromechanical dynamics discussed already. It will, therefore, be…

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Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator

Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator: We already know that synchronous machine connected to infinite bus-bars. Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator of two finite size will be considered, which is the…

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Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator

Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator: Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator defines the bounds within which it can operate safely. Various bounds imposed on the machine are: MVA-loading cannot exceed the…

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Determination of the Synchronous Reactance

Determination of the Synchronous Reactance | Open Circuit and Short Circuit test of Synchronous Machine: Determination of the Synchronous Reactance - With the assumption of a linear magnetic circuit, the…

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Starting of DC Motors

Starting of DC Motors: At the time of Starting of DC Motors (n = 0), the induced emf of a motor is zero such that the current drawn from rated…

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Commutation in DC Machine

Commutation in DC Machine or Generator or Motor: One coil each under an adjoining pole-pair is connected between adjacent commutator segments in a lap-wound dc armature, while in a wave-wound…

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