Generator – Alternator
Alternators and Generators
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Difference Between Salient Pole and Cylindrical Pole Alternator
What is the Difference Between Salient Pole and Cylindrical Pole Alternator (Synchronous Generator) What is Alternator? An alternator (or synchronous generator) is an electrical machine that is used to convert…
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Losses in a DC Generator – Power Stages & Efficiency of DC Generator
Losses, Power Stages and Efficiency of a DC Generator Losses in DC Generator A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. During the energy conversion in the DC machine, there…
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Losses in Alternator – Power Stages & Efficiency of Synchronous Generator
Losses in Synchronous Generator – Power Stages & Efficiency of Alternator An alternator (synchronous generator) and synchronous motor is the same machine except the different power flow stages and as…
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Alternator or Synchronous Generator: Construction, Working, Types & Applications
Alternator or AC Generator: Construction, Working, Types and Applications Have you ever wondered, where does the electrical power come from in vehicles? The answer is “Alternator”. Yes, there is a…
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How to Size a Generator? Portable, Backup & Standby for Home & Commercial Applications
How to Calculate the Right Size Generator for Home and Commercial Applications? A generator is a suitable alternative to provide electric power where and when you need it in case…
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What is Motor Generator Set and How Does it Work?
M-G Set – Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications What is a Motor Generator Set? Motor Generator set is a device used to convert electrical power to another form of…
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Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Synchronization of Generators
Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Condition, Advantages and Load Sharing In a power system network, power is supplied by many generators that are connected in an interconnected network. Instead…
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Fleming’s Left Hand Rule and Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
Fleming’s Left and Right Hand Rules – What is the Difference? John Ambrose Fleming introduced these useful rules in the late 19th century which are applicable in magnetism and electromagnetism.…
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Synchronous Generator and Alternator Formulas & Equations
Alternator and Synchronous Generator Formulas & Equations The following synchronous generator & alternator formulas and equations can be used to design, simplify, and analyze the basic AC generators circuits to…
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DC Generator Formulas and Equations
DC Series and Shunt Generator Formulas & Efficiency, Power & EMF Equations The following basic DC generator formulas and equations can be used to design, simplify, and analyze the basic…
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