Load Angle of Synchronous Motor at No Load

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The load angle of a synchronous motor at no load is definitively 0 degrees. This conclusion arises from the fact that active power is proportional to the sine of the load angle; with no load present, there is no active power, resulting in a zero load angle. Additionally, the rotor's magnetic field aligns with the stator's resultant magnetic field under these conditions, confirming that both fields are in alignment.

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hi all,

Just a quick question, what would the load angle be of a synchronous motor when running at no load. would it be 0 degrees or 45 degrees
 
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What do you think and why?
 
to be honest I am really not sure, I suspect it is zero as there is no load so the magnetic field of the rotor is the same as the stator. am I on the right tracks
 
I agree w/ you, although I'm not sure I'd call it a "load angle" since there's no load :smile:
 
rob1985 said:
to be honest I am really not sure, I suspect it is zero as there is no load so the magnetic field of the rotor is the same as the stator. am I on the right tracks
Yes. Active power is proportional to the sine of the load angle. No load, no active power, hence zero load angle.
rob1985 said:
so the magnetic field of the rotor is the same as the stator
No. You can say rotor magnetic field and stator magnetic field are aligned, or in other words, rotor is aligned with the resultant magnetic field.
 
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