Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage Calculator

✖Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power.ⓘ Armature Voltage [V_a]			+10% -10%
✖Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.ⓘ Terminal Voltage [V_t]			+10% -10%
✖Series field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a series-wound DC motor or generator.ⓘ Series Field Resistance [R_se]			+10% -10%
✖Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.ⓘ Armature Resistance [R_a]			+10% -10%

✖Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor.ⓘ Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage [I_a]

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Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance)
I_a = (V_a-V_t)/(R_se+R_a)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Armature Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor.
Armature Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power.
Terminal Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.
Series Field Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Series field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a series-wound DC motor or generator.
Armature Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Armature Voltage: 275 Volt --> 275 Volt No Conversion Required
Terminal Voltage: 170 Volt --> 170 Volt No Conversion Required
Series Field Resistance: 123.5 Ohm --> 123.5 Ohm No Conversion Required
Armature Resistance: 35.58 Ohm --> 35.58 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I_a = (V_a-V_t)/(R_se+R_a) --> (275-170)/(123.5+35.58)

Evaluating ... ...

I_a = 0.660045260246417

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.660045260246417 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.660045260246417 ≈ 0.660045 Ampere <-- Armature Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage

LaTeX Go Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance)

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LaTeX Go Armature Current = sqrt((Converted Power-Output Power)/Armature Resistance)

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Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage Formula

LaTeX Go

Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance)
I_a = (V_a-V_t)/(R_se+R_a)

What is the range of Armature Current in Series DC Generator?

The range of armature current in a series DC generator depends on several factors, including the design of the generator and the load it is powering. However, in general, the armature current in a series DC generator can be quite high because the field winding and the armature winding are connected in series.

How to Calculate Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage?

Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage calculator uses Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance) to calculate the Armature Current, The Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage formula is defined as the current that is flowing in the armature winding of the series DC generator. Armature Current is denoted by I_a symbol.

How to calculate Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage, enter Armature Voltage (V_a), Terminal Voltage (V_t), Series Field Resistance (R_se) & Armature Resistance (R_a) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.660045 = (275-170)/(123.5+35.58).

FAQ

What is Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage?

The Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage formula is defined as the current that is flowing in the armature winding of the series DC generator and is represented as I_a = (V_a-V_t)/(R_se+R_a) or Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance). Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power, Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines, Series field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a series-wound DC motor or generator & Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.

How to calculate Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage?

The Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage formula is defined as the current that is flowing in the armature winding of the series DC generator is calculated using Armature Current = (Armature Voltage-Terminal Voltage)/(Series Field Resistance+Armature Resistance). To calculate Armature Current of Series DC Generator using Terminal Voltage, you need Armature Voltage (V_a), Terminal Voltage (V_t), Series Field Resistance (R_se) & Armature Resistance (R_a). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Armature Voltage, Terminal Voltage, Series Field Resistance & Armature Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Armature Current?

In this formula, Armature Current uses Armature Voltage, Terminal Voltage, Series Field Resistance & Armature Resistance. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Armature Current = sqrt((Converted Power-Output Power)/Armature Resistance)
Armature Current = (Torque*Angular Speed)/Armature Voltage

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