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Steam turbines cannot directly produce direct current (DC) because they inherently generate alternating current (AC) due to the rotating motion of the turbine blades. To convert this AC output to DC, a device called a rectifier is needed. Rectifiers use diodes to change the flow of current, converting the AC produced by the steam turbine into DC suitable for most applications.

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