Generator Principles Quiz Welcome to your Generator Principles Quiz Name Business Email Phone Number 1. Match the correct name to the components on the Generator 3 1 2 4 Rotor Excitor Stator Permanent Magnet 2. What part of the control system determines the load taken by a generator package? The Governor and fuel valve The exciter The AVR None 3. Does the AVR control a generators Power Factor when in Island Mode? Yes No None 4. Identify the 3 parameters that have to match in order to run two generators in parallel Speed Fuel Voltage Current Frequency Phase 5. On a synchronous alternator, why is 3 phases used for? (multiple choice) More constant and consistent power delivery 180 degree phase shift between voltage and current causes more power 120 degree phase shift between voltage and current causes power to never fall to zero Most economic and efficient design in terms of weight and complexity Time's up
