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EXPERIMENT # 1
Date Performed:
December 2017
Date Submitted:
1. Why are some parts of the dynamo made of highly permeable materials and some are made
of conductive material?
Some parts of the dynamo are made of highly permeable materials in order to obtain
sufficient amount of mechanical strength. Second reason is that it gives path to the
motion of the wire within the magnetic field and causes the field to push on the electrons
dynamos?
Yes
Armature winding, because it is virtually the heart of the dynamo and it is attached to the rotor which
gives constant rotation for the machine and as a result it alternates the magnetic field in the path of its
rotation.
DISCUSSION
A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by using
the principle of magnetic induction. This principle is explained as follows that whenever a
conductor is moved within a magnetic field in such a way that the conductor cuts across
In this experiment, we observed that the amount of voltage generated depends on; firstly by
the strength of the magnetic field; secondly, the angle at which the conductor cuts the magnetic field;
thirdly, by speed at which the conductor is moved, and lastly, by the length of the conductor within the
magnetic field.
Moreover, the polarity of the voltage depends on the direction of the magnetic lines of flux and
the direction of movement of the conductor. To determine the direction of current in a given situation, the
left hand rule for generator is used. This experiment of the dynamo generator must be properly
understood to be able to determine how it works. In addition, different materials are used to obtain higher
mechanical strength to the dynamo generator and students must be fully understand the behavior of those
parts as follows; frame or yoke, field windings, poles, shaft, commutator, armature core, armature
windings, brush holder with also brush, pigtail and also spring. These parts have different purposes
Dc dynamo is widely used in different areas like in industrial plants, manufacturing plant, process
industries and so on. Performing this experiment gives us an idea to operate and understand the entire
dynamo. In this experiment, we’ve learned different factors that can affect and mislead the flow of
Understanding the parts of the dynamo will give you an insight how the flow of current and magnetic
field are being generated. Also, those parts are very important for running the entire dc generator.
Moreover, different parts of the dynamo are very expensive when it comes to its materials. It is made of
highly permeable material to sustain higher mechanical strength and give way to the motion of the wire
within the magnetic field and causes the field to push on the electrons and creates an electric current in
the wire. The data needed in this experiment is obtained by completing the study of this experiment; we
performed well with the help of our instructor, by introducing each parts of the dynamo and by guiding us
how to operate the machine. Finally, after performing this experiment, I conclude that it is very important
for us mechanical engineering students to fully understand the concept and different approach on how to
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Venkat, B., Electrical and Electronics Tutorials: Function of Each Part of D.C Generator, 2016
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