Salient-pole rotor Flashcards

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Q

salient pole meaning

A

proturuding parts bolted to the rotor around its surface, must be an even number

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2
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what is a pole pair

A

2 poles is N and other is S

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3
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why is this type of alternator more suitable for low and medium speed generators

A

airgap is not uniform around its circumference so large air turbulence

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