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A.C. Generator Is An Electromagnetic Device Which Transforms Mechanical Energy Into Electrical Energy

AC generators operate using electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. They have several advantages over DC generators including compact, robust designs that allow for variable speed operation and high temperatures. AC generators can range in capacity from small to megawatt levels and speeds over 50,000 rpm. They are commonly used in applications like hybrid electric vehicles, aircraft power generation, and wind turbines.

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A.C. Generator Is An Electromagnetic Device Which Transforms Mechanical Energy Into Electrical Energy

AC generators operate using electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. They have several advantages over DC generators including compact, robust designs that allow for variable speed operation and high temperatures. AC generators can range in capacity from small to megawatt levels and speeds over 50,000 rpm. They are commonly used in applications like hybrid electric vehicles, aircraft power generation, and wind turbines.

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Ac generator Dc generator Ac motor Dc motor

Definition A.C. generator is an electromagnetic device which transforms


mechanical energy into electrical energy
Design

Characteristics Compact, robust designs.

Variable speed operation.

The generator phases are completely independent.

Inexpensive to manufacture.

Because they have simple, inert rotors with no windings


or embedded magnets they can be driven at very high
speed and can operate in high ambient temperature
conditions.
Suitable for designs up to megawatt capacity and speeds
of more than 50,000 rpm.

 Rated voltage (V or kV)


 Rated power (kW or MW)
 Rated current (A)
 Power factor (PF – cos Φ)
 Rotational speed (rpm – revolutions per minute)
 Frequency (Hz)

Types Types of ac generators

The different types of ac generators (alternators),


classified according to the method of producing the
voltage, are listed below:

1. Synchronous alternators

 Revolving field

 Revolving armature

2. Induction alternators

 Stator winding

 Rotor winding

3. Inductor alternators

Installiation -
Application Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) drive systems, automotive
starter generators, aircraft auxiliary power generation,
wind generators, high speed gas turbine generators.
summary -A.C. generators or alternators (as they are usually called)
operate on the same fundamental principles
of electromagnetic induction as D.C. generators.
-Alternating voltage may be generated by rotating a coil
in the magnetic field or by rotating a magnetic field
within a stationary coil. The value of the voltage
generated depends on-
 the number of turns in the coil.
 strength of the field.
 the speed at which the coil or magnetic field
rotates.

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