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A Rotor is a mechanism in the alternator that is driven by the pulley belt from the engine.which creates a magnetic field which causes voltage.
Answer.
The rotor does not 'create' a magnetic field. The emf induced in the stator winding is due to the residual magnetic flux of the rotor which cuts the stator windings as the rotor rotates.
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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.
How do you couple DC motor to alternator?
Shaft(rotor) of DC motor and Alternator(AC Generator) are alligned axially and radially to each other and connected.
What is needed to generate AC electricity?
An AC generator (Alternator). A rotor is turned into a magnet by what is known as 'excitation' current. The rotor then induces AC current in the stator windings as it is rotated within it. This is AC, due to the fact that the rotor has a north and south pole, which alternately induces current in the stator windings. The exitation current is provided to the rotor via slip rings. Controlling this excitation current will also control the output power by suitable control circuitry. This is the same principle, whether it is a small domestic generator, a power station, a wind turbine, or a car alternator.
What does the rotor on an alternator do?
The rotor on an alternator is a rotating component that creates a magnetic field. As it spins, this magnetic field interacts with the stator, which is fixed and contains coils of wire. This interaction induces an alternating current (AC) in the stator windings through electromagnetic induction, allowing the alternator to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The rotor's motion is typically driven by the engine's crankshaft.
What is the purpose of a stator in an alternator?
The stator in an alternator serves as the stationary component that houses the winding coils. Its primary purpose is to generate alternating current (AC) when the rotor, which is driven by the engine, spins within it. As the magnetic field from the rotor passes through the stator windings, it induces voltage, allowing the alternator to produce electrical power for the vehicle's electrical systems and recharge the battery.
Does an alternator work similar to an ac generator?
Alternator and ac generator is equal
Alternator generates DC or AC?
An alternator produces AC current but it is converted to DC by the rectifier inside the alternator.
What does a brush do in a alternator?
In an alternator, brushes are conductive components that maintain electrical contact with the rotating part called the rotor. They transfer current from the stationary part of the alternator to the rotor, allowing it to generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field is essential for inducing alternating current (AC) in the stator windings, which is then converted to usable electrical power for the vehicle's electrical system. Proper functioning of the brushes is crucial for the alternator's efficiency and overall performance.
Does a ac generator have a brush?
AC generators (alternators) usually have a dc supply to the rotor coils, supplied through slip-rings with carbon brushes. Because the slip-rings can be made very smooth the life of the brushes is greatly extended when compared with brushes on the commutator of a dc motor or an ac commutator motor. Cars generate electrical power with a three-phase AC alternator, connected directly to the battery through rectifier diodes. The alternator voltage is controlled by the voltage regulator, which works by controlling the dc supply to the rotor.
What is excitation and why is it needed for start up in an AC generator?
An alternator is just another name for a synchronous generator. Excitation is needed to create a magnetic field in the rotor. When to rotor is spun with excitation the magnetic field will cut through the stator field and produce an AC voltage in the stator field. In terms of an alternator with built in rectifier the stators AC voltage in the rectified to DC. The strength of excitation will determine the alternators output voltage. The AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator built into almost every alternator controls field current to maintain a constant output voltage.
What are the parts of an alternator?
In an alternator, there are two main parts, one is stationary part and other is rotating part. Field winding may be placed on fixed part(stator) as in case of DC generator and on rotating part(rotor) as in case of AC genarators. Armature winding may be placed on rotating part(rotor) in case of DC generator and on stationary part (stator) in case of AC generator. In AC generators, for all practical purposes you have rotating filed system.
Can an alternator be converted into an ac motor?
It should be able to but I cannot say how efficient it would be. One would likely need to remove the electronics and have direct connections for the field windings and the rotor. Without rewinding the alternator, it would need to be fed with three phase AC power to the stator and DC to the rotor. Connected as described above, would result in a synchronous motor rather than an induction motor. If the rotor connections were shorted together the motor could possibly function as an induction motor.
