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An AC or alternating current generator is a piece of machinery that produces AC electricity. Most commonly this machine is powered by steam.in simple terms it consists of a series of blades that are turned by steam.a magnetic field is excited on the rotor which then cuts through lines of magnetism that are present on the stator by the power grid. As more power is applied to the rotor, the turbine must spin harder,not faster, to push more power onto the grid. RPM of rotor is determined by the number of poles in the stator. Most commonly a turbine will spin at 3600rpm.... or, 60 times per second giving us the USA electrical grid a 60Hz frequency. This is scratching the paint on AC generation but its a start.
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Why load angle is positive for generator and negative for motor?
simply put a motor consumes power and a generator produces it. reactance of a generator = - reactance of a motor
What are real life uses for a generator?
what are real life design considerations that would apply to a wind generator
What is Ac in math?
There is no special term "ac" in math, as far as I know. However, in physics, "AC" means "alternating current".
What does RNG stands for?
random number generator
How many gallons does a generator use per hour?
Depends upon the Kw rating of the generator. The higher the Kw rating the more fuel will be used.
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
