ELECTRICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA

Basic Alternating Current Generator http://www.koehler.me.uk/animation/e_and_m_ac_gen_1.htm   The basic components and operation of an AC (Alternating Current) generator are shown here. Its operation applies the principle of electromagnetic induction as previously explained. In this case the moving permanent magnet is the armature and the stationary non-permanent magnet is the stator. In the graph the red curve indicates strength if the field induced by the stator. Note how the induced field strength changes in both magnitude and polarity as the armature magnet rotates. This is illustrated by the changing size of the N and S. The blue curve indicates the output voltage which is proportional to the rate of change of the field strength.. continue.. PRINCIPLES, CHARACTERISTICS, AND MANAGEMENT OF AC GENERATORS (ALTERNATORS) http://www.globalspec.com/reference/53093/203279/principles-characteristics-and-management-of-ac-generators-alternators Types of ac generators. The ...