Question

What is the rating of the engine driven generators?

(a) 750 MW

(b) 1000 MW

(c) 20 MW

(d) 700 MW

The question was posed to me during an internship interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Types of Synchronous Machines in section Design of Synchronous Machines of Design of Electrical Machines

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 20 MW

Explanation: The engine driven generators are driven by the different forms of internal combustion engine. These generators have higher speeds for higher power ratings. These generators have ratings upto 20 MW.