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Exam Question

(a) Sketch a schematic arrangement of a three phase alternator with star connection. (6)

(b) A 500V, 3-phase, star-connected alternator supplies a star-connected induction motor which develops 45kW. The efficiency of the motor is 88 percent and the power factor is 0.9 (lagging). The efficiency of the alternator at this load is 80 percent. Determine (10) 

(i) the line current,

(ii) the power output of the alternator,

(iii) the output power of the prime-mover. 

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Reference Answer

### Part (a) Schematic Arrangement of a Three-Phase Star Connected Alternator
A three-phase alternator, or synchronous generator, consists of a stationary part (stator) and a rotating part (rotor).
**1. Stator Construction:**
* The stator core is made of laminated silicon steel to minimize eddy current losses.

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