Faraday's law(teaching my self)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the specifications for a self-exciting generator using Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. The user seeks to determine the size of the field coil and induction coil, as well as the necessary speed for optimal operation. Key equations mentioned include the calculation of the number of windings based on voltage, magnetic field strength, and area, specifically using the formula: number of windings = -1*(-voltage/change in ((tesla * area meters squared)/ seconds)). The user also explores the relationship between voltage, current, and the number of turns in the coil, indicating a target output of 70 kilowatts.

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  • Understanding of Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, including voltage, current, and power
  • Familiarity with magnetic field calculations, specifically Tesla and Gauss
  • Ability to manipulate equations involving coils and electromagnetism
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  • Research the calculation of output current from a generator using the formula: I = P/V
  • Learn about the design and sizing of field coils in self-exciting generators
  • Explore the principles of electromagnet design, focusing on turns and current requirements
  • Investigate the relationship between power output and coil specifications in electrical machines
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Homework Statement


I am trying to work out the size of the field coil in a self-exciting generator as well as the size of the induction coil and the speed it all has to move

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I think Faraday's law is what I need but I am not sure I am not a physics student so finding the right equations and knowing what the symbols mean on the ones I do find has me hung up at the moment
so:
number of windings = -1*(-voltage/change in (( tesla * area meters squared)/ seconds))

The Attempt at a Solution



if the generator could make 70 kilowatts that would be great, but in the formula is the area of the coil the area of the field coil or the induction coil, and how much current would come out of this? shouldent it be watts and not volts?
 
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so the number of windings in the stator coil should be 60,000
if the voltage is 120 and the teslas of the magnets are 1 and the area of the magnetic field is one centimeter and if the field is moving at .2
-1*(-120/(1*.01)/.2)
then to use electromagnets as the motors the formula is:
B * gap = Mu * N * I
where:
B is in Tesla (10,000 gauss)
gap is in meters (This is the opening of the "C ".)
Mu = 4π * 10-7
N is an integer equal to the number of turns in your coil
I is the current in Amps
so at 1 tesla and a gap of .01 meters and at 40 amps the electromagnets would need around 200 turns
is any of this right?
and how do I solve for how many amps will come out of the generator?
I have looked around and cannot find formula for amps outof the stator coil or for volts into the field coil
 

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