alternator

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also called synchronous generator is an electrical generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy in the form of alternating current

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alternator

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made the first documentation of electromagnetic induction

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Michael faraday and joseph henry

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acknowledged as the one who discovered the electromagnetic induction

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Michael Faraday

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built the first electric dynamo

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Hippolyte Pixii

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developed an alternator

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Lord Kelvin and Sebastian Ferranti

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constructed prototype model of an alternator

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James Edward Henry Gordon

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came up with the design of a commercial useful alternator that could produce 15khz

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Nikola Tesla

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Located at the front of the unit, where the spinning belt that is connected to the crankshaft is placed

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pulley wheel

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housing component for the stator and rotor with gaps in the casing to allow air to pass through and absorb heat in the unit

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front and rear bracket

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stationary part of the motor which generates the alternating current by beinng exposed to an alternating electromagnetic field

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AC Motor stator

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moving part that moves according to the speed of the engine

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AC Motor rotor

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converts the alternating current to direct current. consists of 6 diodes that only allow electricity to flow in one direction

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rectifier

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regulates the output voltage in the alternator since the supply may be inconsistent as it is dependent on the engine’s speed

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regulator

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are used asa means of providing direct current and power to the rotor

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slip rings

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the bearings are designed to support the rotation of the rotor shaft

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slip ring end bearing and drive end bearing

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designs may vary but the simplest would include the following:

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terminals

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output terminal to charge the battery

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battery

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allows for the regulator to sense voltage

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voltage sense

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line for the input electricity during startup

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field

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absorbs and releases electrons to maintain a constant output

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capacitors

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mostly used by modern alternators

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diode trio