ELECTRICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA

Direct Current Generators http://www.tpub.com   A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by using the principle of magnetic induction. This principle is explained as follows; Whenever a conductor is moved within a magnetic field in such a way that the conductor cuts across magnetic lines of flux, voltage is generated in the conductor. The AMOUNT of voltage generated depends on (1) the strength of the magnetic field, (2) the angle at which the conductor cuts the magnetic field, (3) the speed at which the conductor is moved, and (4) the length of the conductor within the magnetic field. continue.. DC Generators Action http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu   Simple direct current (DC) generators contain an armature (or rotor), a commutator, brushes, and a field winding. The interactive tutorial presented below examines the operation of a simple DC or direct current generator. A variety of sources can supply mechanical energy to the DC gene...