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What is the difference between and alternator and a generator?
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Generator is the general term for mechanical devices that make electricity. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) Alternator is a type of generator. It is one of the most efficient, light and durable. Ideal for use in the automotive industry. A Generator (dynamo) produces DC direct current, An alternator produces Alternating curent whih is then converted into DC current with rectifiers/diodes as used in cars. When cars had generators (dynamos) in them you could test them by running a current into them and if they were ok the would turn like an electric motor.
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What is the difference between an alternator and a generater?
A generator generates Direct current electricity An Alternator generate alternating current In a car this current is run through rectifiers or diodes to convert it into DC.
What is the difference between alternator and generator and what do you use in power plants mostly and why?
The term, 'generator', can be applied to both A.C. and D.C. machines. An 'alternator' is specifically an A.C. generator. Power stations use alternators, because it is necessary to transmit electrical energy at high voltages, and this is done using transformers, which are A.C. machinesmain difference depends on magnetic field spin or fixed..."In an alternator, electricity is produced when a magnetic field spins inside the stator. In generator, the armature or windings of wire spin inside a fixed magnetic field to generate electricity"alternator use on smallscale production & generator use on large scale..
What is the fundamental difference between a battery and a generator?
the fundamental difference between a battery and a generator is that a battery uses chemicals
Does an alternator work similar to an ac generator?
Alternator and ac generator is equal
Every generator is alternator and every alternator is not generator?
Nope, you are confused. Click the link.
How do you convert a DC generator to ac alternator?
Turn the DC generator inside out and you have an alternator .
What does GEN stand for on the message center of an 1997 dodge B2500 van?
The generator ( alternator ) is not charging properly.The generator ( alternator ) is not charging properly.
Difference between synchronous generator and synchronous motor?
ASYNCHRONOUS is a mode whereby events happens irregardless of control. SYNCHRONOUS are this same events but controlled by a timing and/or control
Does the 2001 VW Beetle have a generator or an alternator?
has an alternator
What is difference between generator potential and receptor potential?
it is
What is the different between an alternator and a generator?
alternators are used in cars and generators are used for you know everything else
I have the alternator just missing the wiring connection sheet how do you connect an alternator from a generator on a 12 volt system?
You wouldn't. Terminology wrong? An alternator is a generator that generates AC.
