Abstract
A simple three phase a.c. generator has three separate coils physically spaced 120° apart. Each coil will generate a separate sinusoidal voltage waveform when a permanent magnet is rotated inside the coils. The three waveforms will be separated by 120° electrical on the wave diagram.
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© 1972 J Fawcett J B Pratley D D Stewart
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Fawcett, J., Pratley, J.B., Stewart, D.D. (1972). A.C. Machines. In: Electrical and Electronic Principles. Macmillan Engineering Craft Studies. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01115-5_10
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