Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator Calculator

✖Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator.ⓘ Output Power [P_o]			+10% -10%
✖Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.ⓘ Converted Power [P_conv]			+10% -10%

✖Electrical efficiency is a measure of the ratio between the useful electrical energy output and the total electrical energy input of an electrical device or system.ⓘ Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator [η_e]

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Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power
η_e = P_o/P_conv
This formula uses 3 Variables

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Electrical Efficiency - Electrical efficiency is a measure of the ratio between the useful electrical energy output and the total electrical energy input of an electrical device or system.
Output Power - (Measured in Watt) - Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator.
Converted Power - (Measured in Watt) - Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Output Power: 120 Watt --> 120 Watt No Conversion Required
Converted Power: 150.5 Watt --> 150.5 Watt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_e = P_o/P_conv --> 120/150.5

Evaluating ... ...

η_e = 0.79734219269103

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.79734219269103 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.79734219269103 ≈ 0.797342 <-- Electrical Efficiency

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power
η_e = P_o/P_conv

What is the Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator?

The Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator is the ratio of output power to input power. It is calculated using the output power and converted armature power. Its values ranges from 85% to 95%.

How to Calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator?

Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator calculator uses Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power to calculate the Electrical Efficiency, The Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature. Electrical Efficiency is denoted by η_e symbol.

How to calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator, enter Output Power (P_o) & Converted Power (P_conv) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.797342 = 120/150.5.

FAQ

What is Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator?

The Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature and is represented as η_e = P_o/P_conv or Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power. Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator & Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.

How to calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator?

The Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature is calculated using Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power. To calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Generator, you need Output Power (P_o) & Converted Power (P_conv). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Output Power & Converted Power and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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