Question

what is the difference between synchronous motor and synchronous generator​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Synchronous Motor: The main difference between the two is the sign conventions. ... Note also that the over-excited machine (generator or motor) is "capacitive" and will supply vars to the infinite bus system. The opposite is true for the under-excited machine.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:There is no fundamental difference between synchronous motor sm and synchronous generator sg. They are all synchronous machine, the first one converting electrical energy to mechanical energy and the last one converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.