Alternator
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Questions - Answers
Difference Between Alternator and Generator with Comparison
Key Differences between an Alternator and a Generator Alternator and generator are both mechanical devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Apart from that, they are different from each…
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Electrical Machines
DC Machine – Construction, Working, Types and Applications
Construction, Classification, and Applications of DC Machine According to the source of supply, electrical machines are classified into two types; AC machine and DC machine. For example, DC Motors, DC…
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EE Symbols
Generator and Alternator Symbols
Alternator and Generator Symbols At the end of this post, a list is given showing all the related alternators and generator symbols in single image. Generic Symbol of Generator This…
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Generator - Alternator
Emergency Generator Set – Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Wiring
An Overview of Emergency Generator Set (Manuel Bolotinha) Introduction to Emergency Generator Set Hospitals, airports, shopping malls and office buildings, just to mention some examples, are very sensitive, in what…
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Electrical Wiring
How to Connect a Portable Generator to the Home Supply – 4 Methods
How to Wire a 1-P & 3-P Portable Generator to the Home Supply using Changeover & Without Changeover or Transfer Switch (ATS & MTS) for 230V/400V & 120V/240V We all…
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MCQs
Alternator / Generator – MCQs with Explanatory Answers)
Alternator / Synchronous Generator – MCQs with Explanatory Answers ① The rating of Alternator / Generator may be expressed in ___________? kW kVA kVAR HP ② Most of the Alternators…
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EMF Equation of an Alternator and Synchronous Generator
EMF Equation of an Alternator and AC Generator An alternator or synchronous generator (also known as AC generator or dynamo) is a device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. In…
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Why are Generators and Alternators Rated in kVA, Not in kW?
Why is an Alternator or Generator Rated in kVA, Not in kW? As we already know that why is a transformer rated in kVA instead of kW, same is the case…
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