3 phase generator output voltage formula

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The discussion centers on the formula for calculating the output voltage of a three-phase generator, building on the single-phase formula derived from Faraday's law. The proposed three-phase formula includes a multiplication by SQRT(3), but there are questions about its accuracy and the correct measurement approach. The user seeks to create a spreadsheet for variable speed generator design and is unsure about the empirical verification against existing generators. There is also a request for clarification on whether open load peak-to-peak voltage should be measured and how this relates to wye-connected configurations. Further specifics are needed to provide a comprehensive answer.
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Greetings,

According to Faraday, a single phase generator ideal output voltage is:

V = N*A*2PI*RPM/60*B

Then should a three phase be:

V = N*A*2PI*RPM/60* B * SQRT(3) ?

I'm trying to build a spreadsheet to get ballpark numbers for simple variable speed generator design, but having difficulty empirically verifying against an existing generator. I may be calculating my Area or Flux Density incorrectly, but thought I'd get a sanity check on the basic formula first.

I assume I should be measuring open load peak-to-peak voltage? It's wye connected measuring line to tline.

Thanks in advance.
 
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You have to give more specifics before we can answer. For example, are the answers different from measurementt by SQRT(3)?
 
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