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Explain the operation of a basic d.c. generator?

 

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A basic DC generator is a device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy in the form of direct current (DC). It essentially consists of a stationary set of conductors called the stator and a rotating set of conductors called the rotor. The stator carries the field winding and the rotor carries the armature winding.

The working principle of a DC generator is based on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. When the rotor is rotated at a constant speed, a magnetic field is generated in the rotor due to the field winding. This magnetic field cuts across the armature conductors, which are stationary, and induces a voltage in them.

The direction of the induced voltage is such that it opposes the change that produced it and hence the output voltage is DC. The output voltage of the generator depends on the speed of the rotor and the strength of the magnetic field produced by the field winding.

In a basic DC generator, the armature conductors are connected to the commutator, which consists of a set of copper segments insulated from each other. The commutator is mounted on the same shaft as the rotor and is used to convert the AC voltage induced in the armature winding to a DC voltage.

As the rotor rotates, the segments of the commutator come into contact with brushes, which are connected to the load. The brushes maintain contact with the commutator segments, thereby providing a DC output voltage to the load.

Overall, a basic DC generator consists of a stator, rotor, field winding, armature winding, commutator, and brushes. When mechanical energy is supplied to the rotor, the electromagnetic induction process generates a DC voltage in the armature winding, which can be used to power electrical loads.

 

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List the types of direct current generator.

 

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There are several types of direct current generators, including:

1. Separately excited DC generator
2. Self-excited DC generator
a. Series wound DC generator
b. Shunt wound DC generator
c. Compound wound DC generator
3. Permanent magnet DC generator

Each type has its own unique characteristics and applications.

 

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List the types of direct current motors.

 

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There are several types of direct current (DC) motors. These include:

1. DC series motor
2. DC shunt motor
3. DC compound motor
4. Permanent magnet DC motor
5. Brushless DC motor
6. Stepper motor

Each of these motors has its own advantages and disadvantages, and they are commonly used in various applications such as industrial machinery, automotive, robotics, and more.