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The Alternator is a component that acts like an electrical generator, charging a battery and powering necessary electrical systems. They are usually used in place of generators because they are lighter in weight, simpler to operate, and produce alternating current.
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How magnets are used in motors?
The alternator does. It is what keeps your battery charged while in use.
Which motors will fit in a 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme?
where is the diagram on a alternator belt ..huh?
Where can i find the alternator on a Peugeot 306?
best place to go to would be www.partsgateway.co.uk or there is a place i sued for my alternator in witham called Essex Motors on 01376 651648
What happen if the alternator is driven by a motor to generate electric power did it is cost effective?
Alternators are not only driven by turbines, they can be alternator can be driven by any prime mover -including 'motors' if necessary.
How are magnets used in cars?
There are magnets found in most electric motors which are throughout your car eg electric window motors. They are also in your alternator. I assume that they are also used in the needles on your dashboard too.
Are 305 Oldsmobile motors the same as 305 Chevy motors?
No. There are a few similarities, but that is depending on the year. a few parts may interchange, alternator, carbureator, ac compressor etc. not any transmissions that i am aware of. marlin
What is a hybrid vechicle?
A hybrid vehicle uses two or more motors and the motors are different types. The hybrid cars selling now have a petrol engine and one or more electric motors. The petrol engine can drive the wheels as in a normal car, and can also drive a big alternator which charges large batteries. The electric motor or motors run from the battery and drive the wheels too. For maximum power, both the petrol engine and the electric motors are selected to drive the wheels, but this tends to flatten the batteries faster than they are being charged. For cruising, only the electric motors are used and the petrol engine drives only the alternator. It runs at maximum efficiency loads and speeds to recharge or keep the batteries fully charged. The economy gains come from two facts. The petrol engine is relatively small and running at maximum efficiency nearly all the time. The electric system of alternator, battery and motors is far more efficient than an equivalent petrol powered machine anyway.
What is the function of the brush holder in the alternator?
The brush holder in an alternator keeps the brushes held to slip rings with spring pressure (or commutators in generators or some motors) which provide electrical contact to electromagnets in the spinning rotor. By varying the electrical current through the brushes to the rotor magnets, you can adjust the power output of the alternator as needed.
What is in a locomotive?
A prime mover (engine, produces power), an alternator (converts rotational movement to electrical energy), and traction motors (converts electrical energy to move the locomotive).
What are some examples of some real life electromagnets?
All the electric motors/generators in your life. For instance: an electric egg-beater, the "alternator" and the starter in your car, vacuum cleaners.
What kinds of motors can work as generators?
Some types of dc (direct current) motor can be used to generate dc, in which case they are often called 'dynamos'. Some alternating current (ac) motors can be used to generate ac, in which case they are called 'alternators', but many types will only work as motors. For instance, a squirrel cage ac motor cannot be used as an alternator.
Do cars use electro-magnetism to power their engines and motors?
Yes. But this occurs in the alternator/generator. The electromagnetism creates the electricity that charges your battery which powers up the computer and accessories in your vehicle.
