Electrical Generator
- An electrical generator is a machine which converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- The electrical energy, it could be DC power or AC power.
- If the generator produces AC power then usually it called alternator.
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| Cross section view of a typical Alternator |
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- What is prime mover in an alternator?
- What is Automatic Voltage regulator (AVR)?
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- Why do turbo alternators use nonselient poles?
- What is the most severe fault on an alternator?
- The effect of prime mover failure in an alternator?
- What happens if we connect a capacitor to a generator load?
- How is the efficiency of an alternator affected by the load power factor?
- Why do we use hydrogen for cooling large turbo-alternators instead of air?
