Generating stations 1

 Question = mechanical energy is supplied to DC generator at the rate of 4200 j/s . The generator delivers 32.2 ampere at 120 volt . (1) what is the percentage efficency of the generator ? (2)  how much energy is lost per minute of operation ? 

Solution = formulaefficiency = output power/ input power ×100 , 

• input power= 4200 j/s , or , 4200 watt , 

» Electrical energy in watt- second or ( joules)=  voltage in volts ×  current in ampere ×  time in second , or (v×i×t)

» So , output power = v ×i  = 120 × 32.2 , = 3864 Watt ,  » efficiency ( η) = 3864/4200 ×100 = 92% , answer ✓ 

(2) energy  lost per minute of operation = power lost × time ,  » power lost= input power - output power , = 4200 - 3864 = 336 watt. 

» energy lost per minute (60 sec ) of operation =  power lost ×  time , = 336 × 60 , = 20160 joules/minute , answer ✓ 

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