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Module 3. Electrical fundamentals

If the phase voltage of a star wound generator is 115V, what would be the line to line voltage?

  • 220V.
  • 180V.
  • 200V.

Explanation

In a star (Y) connection the line-to-line voltage equals the phase voltage multiplied by root 3 (1.732). With a phase voltage of 115V, the line voltage is 115 x 1.732 = 199V, which rounds to the standard aircraft figure of 200V. This is why the typical aircraft AC system is quoted as 115/200V.

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