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Generator Winding Pitch and Harmonics - Caterpillar

From Harmonics Limited
 

 

This engine data sheet will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various winding pitches and how it affects generator performance. It will also discuss the effects on harmonic content, waveform, paralleling, electric motors, switchgear instrumentation, and protective relaying.

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