alternator output characteristics at various loadings
alternator output characteristics at various loadings
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I am working on characterizing a wind turbine's alternator, specifically at lower rpms. I have the output voltage characteristics for the alternator for full load and no load conditions (see link), but I am looking to find out the output voltage for conditions between no load and full load (ie. 10% load, 20% load, etc.). Does anyone know what the diagram is likely to look like at lower rpm's for these loading conditions? Also does any one know of any methods that have been used to characterize alternators, other than using a dyno?
http://f iles.engin eering.com /getfile.a spx?folder =5a6d8197- 0fff-4b6e- b5fa-c1834 365cbe4&am p;file=alt _stats.bmp
Thanks,
elliott87
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Thanks,
elliott87






RE: alternator output characteristics at various loadings
RE: alternator output characteristics at various loadings
The top chart shows the impact of rpm. I don't understand your question in that regard.
How would you use a dyno? This is a generator it's not a motor. You want to know what a generator is doing you use a resistive load, a voltmeter, an ammeter, and a calculator or wattmeter.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: alternator output characteristics at various loadings
RE: alternator output characteristics at various loadings
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com