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Turn the shaft ;)
A brushed-commutator dc motor can be turned into a generator by connecting its shaft to another source of power to make it turn at the correct speed.
A diesel or gas engine - or another type of electric motor, such one that runs on 120V or 240V single phase ac - could be suitable.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agosince the physical construction of a DC motor and DC generator is the same,it can work either way.in other words,yes a DC motor can work as a DC generator(if you drive it by a primemover it will produce electricity).however its not possible with all AC motors.
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What are the Difference between dc motor and dc generator?
a motor Will do work by consuming power a generator is just the opposite
Did Mike Faraday invent the generator and motor?
Mike Faraday did invent the generator and motor.
How do you identify a motor and a generator without operation?
a motor drives something a generator is driven by something
How do you turn a 3 phase motor in to a generator?
We can convert a 3 phase ac motor into generator by changing phase sequence of the ac input cable of that motor
Why is it said that generator is a motor working in reverse?
because working principle of both the things are same.The motor converts electrical energy in to mechanical via magnetic induction and generator do the exact opposite of this.And yes,you should use 'electricity generator' not only 'generator'.
How does the starting of synchronous motor using dc generator as a load work-?
Starting of the synchronous motor using the DC generator creates a magnetic field.
Can a motor works as a generator?
since the physical construction of a DC motor and DC generator is the same,it can work either way.in other words,yes a DC motor can work as a DC generator(if you drive it by a primemover it will produce electricity).however its not possible with all AC motors.
Can an electric motor run a generator to power itself if the motor has a small gear and the generator has a big gear?
I think it can work with a certain type of generator and an electric motor like one that uses 300w/h The idea is to run a generator that can produce more electricity than needed to run the motor that is powering it.
What are the Difference between dc motor and dc generator?
a motor Will do work by consuming power a generator is just the opposite
How is an electric motor different than an electromagnet generator?
Some types of motor can work equally well as a generator. A DC motor runs on a DC supply and supplies a mechanical load. If the load is removed the motor will free-run a little faster. But if the shaft is then driven faster than that, the current flows the opposite way and the motor has become a generator.
Why load angle is positive for generator and negative for motor?
simply put a motor consumes power and a generator produces it. reactance of a generator = - reactance of a motor
Can a motor operate as generator?
Yes, by giving mechanical power to motor . It acts as a Generator.
Did Mike Faraday invent the generator and motor?
Mike Faraday did invent the generator and motor.
How does ac electric motor convert in to an alternator?
a motor is a generator and a generator is a motor, if you are applying a voltage to turn the rotor its a motor and if you are turning the rotor and taking the voltage off the terminals its a generator or alternator.
Why generator has the better efficiency than motor?
becoz alternater has work on principle of electomagnetic induction .
How do you identify a motor and a generator without operation?
a motor drives something a generator is driven by something
How do you convert a DC motor to a generator?
all the electrical machines can be run either as a motor or as a generator. but dc machines, A motor can be run as generator and vice versa with little modification
