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An AC generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using electromagnetic induction. It works by rotating a coil within a magnetic field, inducing an alternating current in the coil. The main components are a rotor that spins within a stationary stator, producing alternating voltage controlled by the speed of rotation. AC generators are commonly powered by steam turbines, gas turbines, or combustion engines to generate electrical power for transmission.

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Ac Generator

An AC generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using electromagnetic induction. It works by rotating a coil within a magnetic field, inducing an alternating current in the coil. The main components are a rotor that spins within a stationary stator, producing alternating voltage controlled by the speed of rotation. AC generators are commonly powered by steam turbines, gas turbines, or combustion engines to generate electrical power for transmission.

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AC GENERATOR

What Is an AC Generator?

AC generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The AC Generator’s
input supply is mechanical energy supplied by steam turbines, gas turbines and combustion engines. The
output is alternating electrical power in the form of alternating voltage and curret.

AC generators work on the principle of Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, which states that
electromotive force – EMF or voltage – is generated in a current-carrying conductor that cuts a uniform
magnetic field. This can either be achieved by rotating a conducting coil in a static magnetic field or
rotating the magnetic field containing the stationary conductor. The preferred arrangement is to keep
the coil stationary because it is easier to draw induced alternating current from a stationary armature
coil than from a rotating coil.

The generated EMF depends on the number of armature coil turns, magnetic field strength, and the
speed of the rotating field.

The various parts of an AC generator are:

Field

Armature

Prime Mover

Rotor

Stator

Slip Rings

The following are the functions of each of these components of an AC generator.


Field

The field consists of coils of conductors that receive a voltage from the source and produce magnetic
flux. The magnetic flux in the field cuts the armature to produce a voltage. This voltage is the output
voltage of the AC generator.

Armature

The part of an AC generator in which the voltage is produced is known as an armature. This component
primarily consists of coils of wire that are large enough to carry the full-load current of the generator.

Prime Mover

The component used to drive the AC generator is known as a prime mover. The prime mover could
either be a diesel engine, a steam turbine, or a motor.

Rotor

The rotating component of the generator is known as a rotor. The generator’s prime mover drive the
rotor.

Stator

The stator is the stationary part of an AC generator. The stator core comprises a lamination of steel alloys
or magnetic iron to minimise the eddy current losses.

Slip Rings

Slip rings are electrical connections used to transfer power to and fro from the rotor of an AC generator.
They are typically designed to conduct the flow of current from a stationary device to a rotating one.

Working of an AC Generator

When the armature rotates between the poles of the magnet upon an axis perpendicular to the
magnetic field, the flux linkage of the armature changes continuously. As a result, an electric current
flows through the galvanometer and the slip rings and brushes. The galvanometer swings between
positive and negative values. This indicates that there is an alternating current flowing through the
galvanometer. The direction of the induced current can be identified using Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule.

· AC generators can be easily stepped up and stepped down through transformers.

· The transmission link size in AC Generators is thinner because of the step-up feature.

· Losses in AC generators are relatively lesser than in DC machines

· The size of an AC generator is smaller than a DC generator

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