External Load Characteristics of the DC Compound Generator
DC Compound Generator External or Load characteristics Compound DC generators incorporate both series and shunt fields. Compound generators are classified as short-shunt or long-shunt based on how the field winding is connected to the armature. Most of the time, cumulative compound generators are employed; hence, we will discuss the Characteristics Compound DC generator of a complete compound DC generator.
In a cumulatively compound DC generator, the series field assists the shunt field. The amount of compounding is determined by the series field excitation that occurs as the load current increases.
Construction And Working of a DC Generator
In 1831, Michael Faraday, a British physicist, devised the electromagnetic generator. The primary function of this device is to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. There are several types of mechanical energy sources available, including hand cranks, internal combustion engines, water turbines, and gas and steam turbines. The generator provides capacity for all electrical power networks. An electric motor should be able to perform the generatorâs converse function. The basic purpose of the motor is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Generators and motors have many properties.
Table of Content
- DC Generator
- Construction of a DC generator
- Workings
- Types
- Losses in DC Machines
- Characteristics of DC Generator
- Characteristics of DC Series Generator
- Characteristics of DC Shunt Generators
- External Load Characteristics of the DC Compound Generator
- Efficiency of a DC Generator