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In any DC generator the causes to fail to produce voltage is loss of residual flux in the field or fields , poor brush contact in the commutator(clean the brushes and commutator) , check all the terminals of the generator and voltmeter may not be functioningand lastly check the coupling and the prime mover is rotating.
In an electric generator, the function of a capacitor is to provide reactive power and improve the power factor of the generator. When a generator is connected to a load, the load may have a combination of resistive, inductive, and capacitive components. Inductive loads can cause the power factor of the generator to decrease, resulting in lower efficiency and voltage regulation. By adding a capacitor in parallel with the generator, the reactive power generated by the capacitor can offset the reactive power of the inductive load, leading to improved power factor correction. This helps to enhance the efficiency of power transfer and stabilizes the voltage. The capacitor absorbs and supplies reactive power, reducing the strain on the generator and ensuring a steady and efficient supply of electrical energy.
In a dc motor the voltage generated in the armature acts against the supply voltage. The current is the voltage difference divided by the armature resistance. If the rotor is turned faster so that the back emf exceeds the supply voltage, the current goes the other way and the motor has become a generator.
It is the rated test voltage that will not cause insulation breakdown.
It depends on what you mean by 'voltage'. For example, if you mean electromotive force (e.m.f.), then the internal resistance of a battery or generator will cause an internal voltage drop, resulting in the terminal voltage being lower than the open-circuit voltage and the greater the load, the lower the open-circuit voltage. On the other hand, if you are asking 'how' do you reduce voltage, then there are various ways. For a.c. voltages, we can use a step-down transformer. For d.c. voltages, we can use a variable resistor connected as a potentiometer, or a pair of fixed-value resistors to form a voltage divider.
A 25 foot cord will not cause enough voltage drop to worry about.
because the voltage likes to drop
In any DC generator the causes to fail to produce voltage is loss of residual flux in the field or fields , poor brush contact in the commutator(clean the brushes and commutator) , check all the terminals of the generator and voltmeter may not be functioningand lastly check the coupling and the prime mover is rotating.
If the wiring checks okay you may have a faulty generator or voltage regulator.
If the wiring checks okay you may have a faulty generator or voltage regulator.
The main disadvantage should be obvious - when the output voltage of the generator is used to provide field current to the generator....what happens if the output voltage sags? If the output voltage becomes depressed, the output power of the generator is compromised (becomes less and less), this in turn can cause the output to become more depressed, leading to an incrementally decreasing output capability. The main advantage is cost savings.
A generator can produce energy if a CME occurs. A transformer could blow and cause your power to go out. but they both have something to do with power and energy.
Charging Voltage RangeOn vehicles with a 12 Volt electrical system the alternator [or generator if so equipped] output voltage is considered acceptable if it is in the range of 13.5 volts to 16 volts.Any voltage below 13.5 volts will not adequately recharge the battery, and anything above 16 volts will tend to cause the battery to overheat, and boil-off the water from the battery.
Using portable generators is a good idea in a power outage to prevent food from spoiling in the refrigerator and keep other necessary appliances functioning. Resist the temptation to overload your generator. You should not connect more appliances to the generator than is specified by the generator's output rating. Doing so can cause extensive damage to your appliances, so prioritize what you absolutely need and wait for the power to come back on for the rest.
Some questions to ask before purchasing a portable RV generator would include asking themselves whether the power output will fit the need, is it clean power or cause a lot of exhaust, is the generator light enough to carry to the top of the roof in some cases, and what is the running time on a full tank of fuel.
It is usually generated in a generator; read the Wikipedia article on "Generator" for more details. Briefly, this uses the physical principle that if a material is moved through a magnetic field, a voltage is generated. If such a material is a conductor, and appropriately connected, this voltage will cause an electrical current to flow.
The AVR (automatic voltage regulator) can generally be set to maintain a constant output voltage or a constant power output. This device controls the field current; as field current increases, the back emf on the generator will cause it to slow down. At this point the generator's governor will open up some valves, increasing power to the prime mover (whatever is making the generator spin), which will keep the generator spinning at its' ideal speed. The exact opposite occurs when the field current is decreased. The AVR monitors terminal or system voltage, and makes decisions based on its' settings to ramp up, ramp down, or keep the field current constant.