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A basic generator always creates an AC current, but some generators take the AC current and converts it to DC, such as a car's alternator to charge your battery. A DC current can also be converted into AC power, such as a car equipped with a household outlet.

ADDED: It's not the alternator itself that produces the d.c. for a car's electrical system, but a rectifier. This is normally located within the alternator casing, but electrically it is still a separate component that converts the alternator's output.

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How is produce ac power?

AC power for houses comes from generators. The most common type of generator has a boiler running on coal or oil that heats water converting it into steam that goes to a turbine that provides energy via a rotating shaft to the generator. Wires carry the electrical energy to the customers.


What form of electricity comes out of a Wave Generator?

It depends on how the generator is set up. Some will produce DC (Direct Current) and others will produce AC (Alternating Current). Where possible AC electricity will be produced as it runs through the grid without much loss of power.


In a modern coal-fired power plant the mechanical energy of turbines is converted into electrical energy by?

The turbine is solidly connected to the generator, which is similar to a very large AC generator that you have in a car, but produces a high voltage output, usually something like 20 kV. The whole assembly rotates at a rate to produce either 50 Hz or 60 Hz AC depending on the system it is part of.


How many rpm to make 220 ac volts?

The relationship between RPM and AC voltage depends on the specific generator design and construction. In general, higher RPMs are typically required to generate higher AC voltages, but the exact RPM needed to produce 220 volts can vary widely depending on the specific generator's specifications. It is best to consult the manufacturer's recommendations or the generator's technical specifications for accurate information.


How is wind energy converted into electrical energy?

When wind turns turbines, the turbines wheels turn belts, which in turn turns a generator. Inside the generator, a coil of copper spins between a couple of magnets. This creates an electrical field, which is made into DC current. The DC current passes through multiple rectifiers that convert the DC current into AC. AC is the type of current a typical household outlet uses. Then, the AC current runs to either your home or a power plant for distribution across several neighborhoods.

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Can oil be used to produce AC?

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How does a coal powered power station produce alternating current?

A coal-powered power station generates electricity by burning coal to produce steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator. As the turbine spins, it rotates the generator's rotor within a magnetic field, inducing an alternating current (AC) due to electromagnetic induction. The generator's design allows for the production of AC by converting the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy, which can then be transmitted through power lines to homes and businesses.


What is the difference between an electic motor and an electic generator?

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Can i have a view of the power circuit of an AC generator?

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Is ac power produced first in a dc generator?

It can be, however AC power is generally produced directly by an AC alternator/generator.


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 can you make a 15v ac generator to produce 50v ac?

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Can you run a ac unit with a generator?

Yes, you can run an AC unit with a generator. Make sure the generator has enough wattage to support the power requirements of the AC unit. It's important to follow safety guidelines and ensure proper ventilation when running a generator indoors.


What is an ac power source?

a generator


Which natural resources are used in thermal power plant to produce energy?

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What is difference between power station generator and dynamo generator?

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How is produce ac power?

AC power for houses comes from generators. The most common type of generator has a boiler running on coal or oil that heats water converting it into steam that goes to a turbine that provides energy via a rotating shaft to the generator. Wires carry the electrical energy to the customers.