Q. Salient poles alternators are generally used on:

A
Low speed prime movers only
B
High speed prime movers only
C
Medium speed prime movers only
D
Low and medium speed prime movers
Solution:
  • The salient pole type motor is generally used for low and medium speed prime movers.
  • They cannot withstand the mechanical stresses developed at high speed. The projecting poles may be damaged due to mechanical stresses.
  • Poles are laminated to reduce eddy current losses.
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