Introduction to electrical

Machines
Prepared and presented by:
Syeda Amina Asghar
Learning objectives
• By the end of this session, students will be able to:
• Explain the Main parts, Principle and working of DC and AC generator.
Generator
Electrical generators are standalone machines that provide electricity
when power from the local grid is unavailable.
• Based on the output, generators are classified into two types as AC
generators and DC generators.
D.C generator
• A DC generator is an electrical machine whose main function is to
convert mechanical energy into electricity.
• When conductor slashes magnetic flux, an emf will be generated
based on the electromagnetic induction principle of Faraday’s Laws.
• This electromotive force can cause a flow of current when the
conductor circuit is closed
Main parts:
Stator
• The main function of the stator is to provide magnetic fields where
the coil spins. A stator includes two magnets with opposite polarity
facing each other. These magnets are located to fit in the region of
the rotor.
• Rotor
• A rotor in a DC machine includes slotted iron laminations with slots
that are stacked to shape a cylindrical armature core. The function
of the lamination is to decrease the loss caused due to eddy current.
Cont..
Armature Windings
• Armature windings are in a closed circuit form and are connected in series to
parallel for enhancing the sum of produced current.
• Yoke
• The external structure of the DC generator is known as Yoke. It is made of
either cast iron or steel. It provides necessary mechanical power for carrying
the magnetic-flux given through the poles
• Poles
• The function of a pole is to hold the field windings. These windings are wound
on poles and are either connected in series or parallel by the armature
windings.
Commutator
• A commutator works like a rectifier that changes AC voltage to DC
voltage within the armature winding. It is designed with a copper
segment, and each copper segment is protected from each other
with the help of mica sheets. It is located on the shaft of the
machine.
• Brushes
• The electrical connections can be ensured between the commutator
as well as the exterior load circuit with the help of brushes.
Principle
• DC generator operates on the principle of the dynamically induced
electromagnetic force. (faraday’s Law)
Working
• According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, we know that when a
current-carrying conductor is placed in a varying magnetic field, an emf is
induced in the conductor.
• According to Fleming’s right-hand rule, the direction of the induced current
changes whenever the direction of motion of the conductor changes. Let us
consider an armature rotating clockwise and a conductor at the left moving
upwards.
• When the armature completes a half rotation, the direction of the motion of the
conductor will be reversed downward. Hence, the direction of the current in
every armature will be alternating. But with a split ring commutator, connections
of the armature conductors get reversed when a current reversal occurs.
Therefore, we get unidirectional current at the terminals.
Types of DC generator
• The DC generator can be classified into two main categories as
separately excited and self-excited.
Separately Excited
In a separately excited type generator, the field coils are energized
from an independent exterior DC source.
Self Excited
• In a self-excited type, the field coils are energized from the
generated current within the generator. These types of generators
can further be classified into a series of wounds, shunt-wound, and
compound wound
Applications:
A few applications of DC generators are:
The separately excited type DC generators are used for power and
lighting purposes.
The series DC generator is used in arc lamps for lighting, stable current
generator and booster.
DC generators are used to reimburse the voltage drop within Feeders.
• DC generators are used to provide a power supply for hostels, lodges,
offices, etc.
A.C generator.
• An AC generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy, generated as an alternating current sinusoidal
output waveform
Principle
• AC generators work on the principle of Faraday’s law of
electromagnetic induction, which states that electromotive force –
EMF or voltage – is generated in a current-carrying conductor that
cuts a uniform magnetic field
Construction
The roles of each of these AC generator components are listed below.
• Field- The field is made up of conductor coils that receive electricity
from the source and generate magnetic flux. The armature is cut by
the magnetic flux in the field, which produces a voltage. This voltage
is the AC generator’s output voltage.
Armature- The portion of an AC generator that produces voltage is
known as the armature. This component largely comprises of wire coils
large enough to handle the generator’s full-load current.
• Prime Mover- The prime mover is the component that drives the AC
generator. A diesel engine, a steam turbine, or a motor might all be
used as the prime mover.
Rotor- The rotor is the rotating component of the generator. The rotor
is driven by the generator’s prime mover.
• Stator- An AC generator’s stator is the stationary component. To
reduce eddy current losses, the stator core is made up of a lamination
of steel alloys or magnetic iron.
• Slip Rings- Slip rings are electrical connectors that transport electricity
from and to an AC generator’s rotor. They are primarily used to
transfer electricity from a fixed device to a revolving one.
Working
Working of an AC Generator
• The flux linkage of the armature varies continually as it revolves
between the poles of the magnet on an axis perpendicular to the
magnetic field.
• An electric current travels through the galvanometer, slip rings and
brushes as a consequence. The galvanometer changes its value from
positive to negative.
• This implies that the galvanometer is receiving an alternating current.
Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule can be used to determine the direction of
the induced current.
• AC generators work on the principle of Faraday’s law of
electromagnetic induction.
• When the armature rotates between the magnet’s poles upon an axis
perpendicular to the magnetic field, the flux linkage of the armature
changes continuously.
• Due to this, an emf is induced in the armature. As a result, an electric
current flows through the galvanometer and the slip rings and
brushes.
Advantages of AC Generators over DC Generators
Through transformers, AC generators may be simply stepped up and
down.
Because of the step-up functionality, the transmission link size in AC
Generators is less.
The losses in AC generators are lower than in DC machines.
• An AC generator is much smaller than a DC generator.