Relation between RPM and Electric output

In summary, the relationship between RPM and electric output is a direct one, meaning that as RPM increases, electric output also increases. However, there is a limit to how much electric output can increase with RPM, as the generator or motor may not be able to handle higher speeds. Other factors such as design, efficiency, and load also play a role in determining electric output. The type of motor or generator can also affect the relationship, with different types having different patterns of increase in electric output with increasing RPM.
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With the increase in RPM could the electric out put of a generator be increased.
 
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Sai Kiran Aka said:
With the increase in RPM could the electric out put of a generator be increased.

What do you think? What have your research and reading indicated so far on this question? :smile:
 
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AC or DC?
 

1. What is the relationship between RPM and electric output?

The relationship between RPM (rotations per minute) and electric output is a direct one. This means that as the RPM increases, the electric output also increases. Conversely, as the RPM decreases, the electric output decreases as well.

2. How does an increase in RPM affect electric output?

An increase in RPM results in an increase in electric output. This is because as the rotational speed increases, more energy is being generated, leading to a higher electric output.

3. Is there a limit to how much electric output can increase with RPM?

Yes, there is a limit to how much electric output can increase with RPM. This is because at a certain point, the generator or motor may not be able to handle the increased rotational speed, resulting in a decrease in efficiency and output.

4. Can RPM alone determine the electric output of a generator?

No, RPM alone cannot determine the electric output of a generator. Other factors such as the design and efficiency of the generator, as well as the load it is powering, also play a role in determining the electric output.

5. How does the type of motor or generator affect the relationship between RPM and electric output?

The type of motor or generator can affect the relationship between RPM and electric output. For example, a permanent magnet motor may have a more linear relationship between RPM and electric output compared to a shunt wound motor, which may have a more exponential relationship.

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