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A "prime mover" is part of a generator - specificially the thing that's causing the generator to spin (such as a turbine). It is called the prime mover because it is what is causing the generator's rotation.

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What is prime mover in a dc generator?

The prime mover in a DC generator is the mechanical device or system that provides the initial energy required to rotate the generator's armature. It could be an engine, turbine, or any other source that converts mechanical energy into rotational motion. The prime mover rotates the generator's rotor, inducing a magnetic field and generating electrical power.


What is difference between power station generator and dynamo generator?

Generating Capacity : Power plant has very high generating capacity as compared to gen set.Size of the equipment : Size of the alternators are compatibly very big in Power plants.Type of Prim-over : In Power plant turbine is used to for prime over or to provide mechanical power to rotor of the alternator whereas in generating set diesel engine is used for prim-over.


What is a bus on a electrical distribution system?

a path through which power is transferred from generating station to consumers.


Why would it be advisable for a householder to remain connected to the national grid?

So that, as a user of electricity, he or she does not have to rely on only one local power generating station. A National Grid is a network of electricity supply lines carrying power from various generating stations There is usually more than one supply line to most points (or grid nodes), from more than one generating station. So, by using a National Grid, users can continue to receive power from the other power stations in the network whenever a power station or a distribution sub-station has to be taken out of service for maintenance work or when some power lines are destroyed by bad weather.


Why is the frequency of operation in Nigeria 50Hz but it differs elsewhere?

The frequency of operation was decided by the government before they started building their power plants.

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What is operation of HVDC system?

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When was Toronto Power Generating Station created?

Toronto Power Generating Station was created in 1913.


How current transformer helps in monitoring the operation of grid power?

A: The current transformer monitor the current flow for transmission of power. Power company must know where the power is coming from and where it is going to. This is done so proper billing can be issued to each power generation as bought or sold power. An oil generating or coal generating plant cannot respond fast so no matter where the demands is bulk power is sold and bought continuously


What is a power plant?

A power station (also referred to as a generating station, power plant, powerhouse or generating plant) is an industrial facility for the generation of electric power.


Where is the largest power generating power plant in the world?

your head


Who were the competitors of Enron?

The power generating other companies


What is an electricity-generating station called?

A power station


What does nuclear do?

Provides a power source for generating electricity


How many megawatts of power is Nigeria generating?

Nothing.


Projects involving forest conservation and power generating plants were completed under a program called the?

The program that involved forest conservation and power generating plants was the TVA