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Question 11.16: Assume a large alternator is turned by a turbine at 300 rpm ...

Assume a large alternator is turned by a turbine at 300 rpm and has 24 poles. What is the output frequency?

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f=\frac{Ns}{120}= \frac{(24)(300 \ rpm)}{120}= 60 Hz

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