Syncronous generators question with power factors

In summary, the conversation is about a person seeking help with an electronics question, specifically related to an isolated, 10 MVA, 11 kV, three-phase, star-connected synchronous generator with a synchronous reactance of 5 Ω. The person is stuck on finding the terminal voltage when the full load power factor is 0.9 leading and has received an answer of 15.4 kV, rather than their own calculation of 14.96 kV. The discrepancy is due to the fact that the terminal voltage must increase to maintain the same active power output at the rated load.
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Hi everyone i am having some trouble with an electronics question I really need some help with. I keep getting 14.96 KV but that doesn't appear to be the correct answer. Is the answer given wrong or am i doing something wrong. Thanks for any help i have been stuck on this for ages.


Homework Statement



An isolated, 10 MVA, 11 kV, three-phase, star-connected synchronous generator has negligible armature resistance and a synchronous reactance of 5 Ω. At a certain field current the generator delivers rated load at 0.9 pf lagging at 11 kV. If the excitation remains unchanged determine the terminal voltage when the full load power factor is 0.9 leading.

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None provided- Answer given is [15.4 kV]



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. The answer is 15.4 kV and not 14.96 kV as you mentioned. The reason is that when the load power factor is 0.9 leading, the terminal voltage of the generator must increase to maintain the same active power output at the rated load. This implies that the terminal voltage of the generator increases to a higher value than 11 kV, which is the rated voltage of the generator.
 

Related to Syncronous generators question with power factors

1. What is a synchronous generator?

A synchronous generator is a type of electric generator that produces alternating current (AC) using the principles of electromagnetic induction. It consists of a rotor and a stator, and operates at a constant speed that is synchronized with the frequency of the AC power grid.

2. How does a synchronous generator produce power?

A synchronous generator produces power by converting mechanical energy from a prime mover (such as a steam turbine or a diesel engine) into electrical energy. This is done through the rotation of the rotor, which induces a magnetic field in the stator windings, resulting in the production of AC power.

3. What is power factor in relation to synchronous generators?

Power factor is a measure of the efficiency of energy transfer in an AC circuit. In the context of synchronous generators, it refers to the ratio of real power (measured in kilowatts) to apparent power (measured in kilovolt-amperes). A power factor of 1 indicates a perfect match between real and apparent power, while a power factor less than 1 indicates some inefficiency in the energy transfer process.

4. How is power factor controlled in synchronous generators?

Power factor in synchronous generators can be controlled by adjusting the excitation level of the generator. By increasing or decreasing the strength of the magnetic field in the rotor, the power factor can be adjusted to match the needs of the electrical system it is connected to.

5. What are the advantages of synchronous generators?

Synchronous generators have several advantages over other types of generators, including their ability to produce power at a constant frequency and their high efficiency. They also have a long lifespan and can handle large power loads, making them ideal for use in power plants and other industrial settings.

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