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…
Power Flow Equation of Synchronous Generator: Power Flow Equation of Synchronous Generator - The flow of active and reactive power in a synchronous link will now be studied. The approach…
Equivalent Circuit of Synchronous Motor: By assuming linearity of the magnetic circuit, it is possible to obtain simple Equivalent Circuit of Synchronous Motor. The validity of this assumption stems from…
Separately Excited DC Motor for Dynamic Analysis: Separately Excited DC Motor for Dynamic Analysis - The DC machines are quite versatile and are capable of giving a variety of V-A…
Braking of DC Motors: Controlled slowing or stopping of a motor and its driven load is as important as starting in many applications (e.g. cranes, traction on a slope to…
Ward Leonard Method of Speed Control of DC Motor: Ward Leonard Method of Speed Control of DC Motor is combined armature and field control and is therefore, operationally the most…
Shunted Armature Speed Control: Shunted Armature Speed Control - It is a variation of rheostatic control. As is obvious from Fig. 7.59, the principle used in achieving control is that…
Rheostatic Control Method: Rheostatic Control Method - Series armature-resistance control : Here the applied armature voltage is varied by placing an adjustable resistance Re in series with the armature as…