Max EMF Induced in AC Generator?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum electromotive force (emf) induced in an AC generator with specific parameters. The armature rotates at 30 revolutions per second in a magnetic field of 1.0 Wb/m^2, with a diameter of 24 cm and a length of 40 cm. The initial calculations yield a maximum emf of 254.5V, considering the area of the armature and the number of turns, but the expected answer is 543V. Participants highlight the need to account for the rectangular area of the wire loops, which affects the total area exposed to the magnetic field. Clarification is sought on how to incorporate the armature's length into the calculations for accurate results.
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Homework Statement


The armature of an AC generator is rotating at a constant speed of 30 revolutions/second in a horizontal field of flux density 1.0Wb/m^2. The diameter of the cylindrical armature is 24cm and its length is 40cm. What is the maximum emf induced in the armature having 30 turns?

Homework Equations


emf=-magnetic flux rate although this problem is more about magnitude

The Attempt at a Solution


The generator is rotating at 0.033seconds/period. The area facing the magnetic field follows a sin curve. The full area is (0.12m)^2*pi=0.045m^2 The sine curve has angular frequency b given by 2*pi/b=0.033seconds/period. So b=188.5 Hence the area is given by 0.045m^2*sin(188.5t)

The magnetic flux rate is dA/dt * B

dA/dt =0.045m^2*188.5*cos(188.5t)=8.48*cos(188.5t)

max magnetic flux rate = 8.48*30 = 254.5V which includes the 30 turns. The answer stated 543V. Why?
When doing the problem I have not used the length of the cylindrical armature which stands at 0.4m. I don't know where I could use it.
 
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pivoxa15 said:

Homework Statement


The armature of an AC generator is rotating at a constant speed of 30 revolutions/second in a horizontal field of flux density 1.0Wb/m^2. The diameter of the cylindrical armature is 24cm and its length is 40cm. What is the maximum emf induced in the armature having 30 turns?

Homework Equations


emf=-magnetic flux rate although this problem is more about magnitude

The Attempt at a Solution


The generator is rotating at 0.033seconds/period. The area facing the magnetic field follows a sin curve. The full area is (0.12m)^2*pi=0.045m^2 The sine curve has angular frequency b given by 2*pi/b=0.033seconds/period. So b=188.5 Hence the area is given by 0.045m^2*sin(188.5t)

The magnetic flux rate is dA/dt * B

dA/dt =0.045m^2*188.5*cos(188.5t)=8.48*cos(188.5t)

max magnetic flux rate = 8.48*30 = 254.5V which includes the 30 turns. The answer stated 543V. Why?
When doing the problem I have not used the length of the cylindrical armature which stands at 0.4m. I don't know where I could use it.
The cylindrical armature is spinning on its long axis and the wire is wrapped in square loops around its length each measuring 24 x 40 cm. So each loop has an area of .24x.4 = .096 m^2.

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So the wires are not wrapped around in circles but in rectangles with an area vector perpendicular to the 2 circlular faces of the cylinder. In fact the area vector of the 2 circular faces act as the axis of rotation and the area vector of the rectangle formed by the wires spin in a circlee and come back to the same position every 360 degrees.
 
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