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Question 13.23: AC Generator Speed Find the speed of a six-pole AC generator...

AC Generator Speed

Find the speed of a six-pole AC generator when its frequency is 60 Hz.

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To find the speed of a generator, the frequency and the number of poles must be known; in this case, 60 Hz and six (6), respectively. Using Equation (13.64):

N_s=\frac{120 \cdot f}{P}=\frac{120 \cdot 60}{6}=1200 rpm

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