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An AC generator is an electrical machine which produces alternating current electricity. It must be turned by a prime mover which can be an internal combustion engine - driven, usually, by diesel oil or gasoline - or can be a turbine, driven either by superheated steam or by water falling from a reservoir. (The latter is known as "hydro-electric power generation").
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Alternating voltage may be generated by rotating a coil in the magnetic field or by rotating a magnetic field within a stationary coil. That kind of system is called an AC generator or an "alternator".
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An a.c. generator, which is usually called an 'alternator', is a machine which converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. Its output is an alternating voltage.
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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.
How do you convert a DC generator to ac alternator?
Turn the DC generator inside out and you have an alternator .
What determines the output frequency of an ac generator?
It's speed and the number of poles.
How is a Load applied to a ac generator?
The load conductor is connected to the load side of the generator breaker. Once the generator is up to speed the load breaker is closed and the voltage is then applied to the load.
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
Ac generator construction?
what is the construction of ac generator
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.
Does an alternator work similar to an ac generator?
Alternator and ac generator is equal
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.
Is dynamo an AC generator?
DC generator
How do you step down frequency and voltage from an AC generator?
You step down voltage from an AC generator with a transformer.You step down frequency from an AC generator with a motor/generator set, or with an inverter. This is not a common thing to do.
What is another name for an ac generator?
an induction generator
Is ac power produced first in a dc generator?
It can be, however AC power is generally produced directly by an AC alternator/generator.
Can i have a view of the power circuit of an AC generator?
please how can i diagnose faults on an AC generator power circuits?
Which is a source of AC?
a generator:)
How do you change over a ac motor to a dc generator?
Type your answer here... how can you change an ac motor to a dc generator
What is an ac power source?
a generator
