A synchronous motor, connected to an infinite bus, is working at a leading p.f. Its excitation e.m.f Ef and alternator terminal voltage Vt are related as

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  1. Ef > Vt and Ef leads Vt
  2. Ef < Vt and Ef lags Vt
  3. Ef > Vt and Ef lags Vt
  4. Ef < Vt and Ef leads Vt

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Option 3 : Ef > Vt and Ef lags Vt
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The relationship between excitation EMF (Ef) and terminal voltage (Vf) is:

1.) For synchronous motor: In the case of synchronous motor,  Ef lags Vt

Power Factor

Magnitude

Leading

Ef > Vt 

Lagging

Ef < Vt

Unity

Ef < Vt

 

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2.) For synchronous generator: In the case of synchronous generator,  Ef leads Vt

Power Factor

Magnitude

Leading

Ef < Vt

Lagging

Ef > Vt 

Unity

Ef > Vt 

 

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