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

✖Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.ⓘ Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator [V_t]

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Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

Terminal Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.
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.
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 Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.
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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Armature Voltage: 275 Volt --> 275 Volt No Conversion Required
Armature Current: 0.66 Ampere --> 0.66 Ampere No Conversion Required
Armature Resistance: 35.58 Ohm --> 35.58 Ohm No Conversion Required
Series Field Resistance: 123.5 Ohm --> 123.5 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_t = V_a-I_a*(R_a+R_se) --> 275-0.66*(35.58+123.5)

Evaluating ... ...

V_t = 170.0072

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

170.0072 Volt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

170.0072 Volt <-- Terminal Voltage

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Armature Induced Voltage of Series DC Generator

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

Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator

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

Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator given Output Power

LaTeX Go Terminal Voltage = Output Power/Load Current

Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator Formula

LaTeX Go

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

What are the characteristics of Series DC Generator?

A series DC generator has a voltage output that is directly proportional to the load current. The voltage output is limited by the saturation of the magnetic circuit and the maximum current carrying capacity of the armature winding.

How to Calculate Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator?

Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator calculator uses Terminal Voltage = Armature Voltage-Armature Current*(Armature Resistance+Series Field Resistance) to calculate the Terminal Voltage, The Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator formula is defined as the voltage at the terminal side of the series DC generator. Terminal Voltage is denoted by V_t symbol.

How to calculate Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator, enter Armature Voltage (V_a), Armature Current (I_a), Armature Resistance (R_a) & Series Field Resistance (R_se) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 170.0072 = 275-0.66*(35.58+123.5).

FAQ

What is Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator?

The Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator formula is defined as the voltage at the terminal side of the series DC generator and is represented as V_t = V_a-I_a*(R_a+R_se) or Terminal Voltage = Armature Voltage-Armature Current*(Armature Resistance+Series Field 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, Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor, Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator & Series field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a series-wound DC motor or generator.

How to calculate Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator?

The Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator formula is defined as the voltage at the terminal side of the series DC generator is calculated using Terminal Voltage = Armature Voltage-Armature Current*(Armature Resistance+Series Field Resistance). To calculate Terminal Voltage of Series DC Generator, you need Armature Voltage (V_a), Armature Current (I_a), Armature Resistance (R_a) & Series Field Resistance (R_se). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Armature Voltage, Armature Current, Armature Resistance & Series Field 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 Terminal Voltage?

In this formula, Terminal Voltage uses Armature Voltage, Armature Current, Armature Resistance & Series Field Resistance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Terminal Voltage = Output Power/Load Current

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