Introduction to Synchronous Generators | What Is 3-Phase Power?, Part 8

The fundamental operational characteristic of a synchronous generator is that the electrical frequency is directly proportional, or synchronized, to mechanical rotational speed. This characteristic is a consequence of establishing a magnetic field on the rotor that stays aligned with the rotor orientation as the rotor rotates. You will learn:

1. The relationship between rotor magnetic field and induced stator voltage
2. The relationship between stator voltage and frequency
3. How changing the number of pole-pairs changes the ratio of mechanical speed to electrical frequency
4. How a speed governor controls electrical frequency
5. How an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) controls stator voltage