Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator Calculator

✖Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator.ⓘ Output Power [P_o]			+10% -10%
✖Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.ⓘ Converted Power [P_conv]			+10% -10%

✖Electrical efficiency is a measure of the ratio between the useful electrical energy output and the total electrical energy input of an electrical device or system.ⓘ Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator [η_e]

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Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator

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`"η"_{"e"} = "P"_{"o"}/"P"_{"conv"}`

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`"0.933333"="238W"/"255W"`

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Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power
η_e = P_o/P_conv
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Electrical Efficiency - Electrical efficiency is a measure of the ratio between the useful electrical energy output and the total electrical energy input of an electrical device or system.
Output Power - (Measured in Watt) - Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator.
Converted Power - (Measured in Watt) - Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Output Power: 238 Watt --> 238 Watt No Conversion Required
Converted Power: 255 Watt --> 255 Watt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_e = P_o/P_conv --> 238/255

Evaluating ... ...

η_e = 0.933333333333333

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.933333333333333 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.933333333333333 ≈ 0.933333 <-- Electrical Efficiency

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator Formula

Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power
η_e = P_o/P_conv

What is the efficiency of shunt DC generator?

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DC generators are very reliable with efficiency ratings of 85-95%. They are compact and light in weight. They provide consistent and constant output. They can be used to provide variable output power.

How to Calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator?

Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator calculator uses Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power to calculate the Electrical Efficiency, The Electrical Efficiency of DC shunt Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature. Electrical Efficiency is denoted by η_e symbol.

How to calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator, enter Output Power (P_o) & Converted Power (P_conv) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.933333 = 238/255.

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What is Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator?

The Electrical Efficiency of DC shunt Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature and is represented as η_e = P_o/P_conv or Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power. Output Power refers to the product of current and voltage at the output terminal of a dc generator & Converted Power refers to the electrical power output that is generated by the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy.

How to calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator?

The Electrical Efficiency of DC shunt Generator is dependent on output power and the converted power in armature is calculated using Electrical Efficiency = Output Power/Converted Power. To calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Shunt Generator, you need Output Power (P_o) & Converted Power (P_conv). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Output Power & Converted Power and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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