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The number 1 application is to directly charge battery banks. This is useful for cell towers and off-grid living where solar/wind and battery banks are utilized. DC generators are simple and they are efficient. The generator turns on when the battery bank drops, recharges the bank and then shuts down. You can use the available energy 100% to recharge, then shut down.
AC generators aren't as efficient - assuming the load is variable and that you need to size the generator/engine/fuel consumption near the maximum expected load. Much of the time, the AC generator is not working near its 80% load. When it drops below it's optimal efficiency rating (energy output/unit of fuel), you are just burning fuel up, which can be expensive over time. And it's not great for the environment.
Like any tool, no one tool does it all for all applications at all times, but for solar/wind/cell towers and other remote locations with battery banks, DC generators are very nice and efficient (and small and lightweight).
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Does a generator produce ac or DC voltage?
NO, generator always generating AC current,when commutator is used,at that time AC is converted in DC.and due to this generator is called dc generator.
Different types of DC generator?
There are two types me dc generator 1 separately excited dc generator 2 self excited dc generator
What do you mean by DC generator?
DC generator is used to produce direct current. The basic DC generator have four basic parts 1. A magnetic field 2. A single conductor or loop 3. A commutator 4. Brushes
Did the copper disk that Faraday used to make the first generator AC or DC?
DC
What is the difference between a DC motor and a DC generator Why can't you use a DC motor as DC generator?
A DC motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. The converted energy is provided to a mechanical load.A DC generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The converted energy is provided to the electrical load (voltage, current referring load).A DC motor can be used as a DC generator and vice-versa.
Which is usually produced by a generator ac or DC?
An ac generator produces ac, a dc generator produces dc, it all depends on the generator.
What was the first DC generator name and inventor why it is call generator?
first dc generator is max generator donno who invented t
How do you make DC generator?
A DC generator is a DC machine that is driven by an external rotating force. It is constructed the same as a DC motor.
What is difference between generator and oscillator?
A generator is used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. An oscillator is used to convert dc to ac
Types of generators?
By the operation supply 1.AC generator 2.DC generator In DC generator we are having the following types according to the construction 1.DC Series Generator 2.DC shunt Generator 3.DC Compound Generator
Where can a DC exciter be found?
It can be found on an electrical generator set. It is used to supply the DC voltage for the field coils.
Explain the construction and working of simple loop dc generator?
construction of DC generator
