Alternators

Synchronous generators producing AC in power stations and vehicles.

Easy

EMF per phase $E = 4.44\,f\,N\,\Phi\,k_w$ ; frequency $f = \frac{PN_s}{120}$ . Excitation controls terminal voltage and reactive power.

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