What will be the direction of rotation of a Alternator in case
it goes in motoring action when connected with grid ?

Answer Posted / prashant kumar

alternators direction of rotatin is generally acw as it
rotates due to action of prime mover (steam,water)but when
accidently when it is connected with grid supply it stars
getting heavy curent to its wndg and starts motoring action
by rotating in cw(opposite) direction and its wndg gets
burned as it is designed for generation not for motoring action

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