Why aren't magnet generators more mainstream?

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what AI posted was an alternator dwy

 

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Alternators are generators.

 

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oh man, thanks for the link dude

 

You're welcome. You got it from there?

 

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and you are what again?

 

The opening para from the Wiki article on "Alternator":-

" An alternator is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. For reasons of cost and simplicity, most alternators use a rotating magnetic field with a stationary armature [1] but occasionally, a rotating armature is used with a stationary magnetic field; or a linear alternator is used."

 

alternators and generators are two different things.
one (alternator) produces AC, the other produces DC.
the operation is the same but the construction is different.
one cannot usually replace the the other unless additional circuitry is used.

 

Do you just make this stuff up as you go along. Look up AC generators on google. This is really pitiful.

 

i don't need to look up anything, i know EXACTLY what i'm talking about homer.

edit:
i will keep with your "terminology" though.
we shall refer to one (alternator) as a AC generator, and the other as a DC generator.

in your own words origin, do you know the difference, and can you provide links to a DC generator with a rotating magnetic field?

 

That's what it says. Do you agree?

 

No, they are not. Every generation plant in the US, for example, uses alternators for their generators.

Sure, right here: http://www.rockyhydro.com/Generators.php

 

leopold,

I think I can clear up your confusion. The "Alternator" that you might be thinking of is actually a rectified generator. It is a generator that has a rectifier to convert the AC that a generator normally produces, to the DC requirement of the vehicle electrical system.

 

when does a AC alternator use a commutator, and why does a DC generator need one?
AC generators use slip rings, not commutators, that's why AC generators need rectifiers to produce DC.
yes, they are two different items bill.

not a very good description, and no schematic.

 

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Why do some people have so much trouble admitting they made an error?

 

Many AC generators use no slip rings OR commutators. Same with DC generators - and many of those don't use rectifiers.

All the above are generators. The details on their construction, commutation and operation vary greatly.

You asked for an example; I provided one. If you would like further information let me know.

 

some use no moving parts at all.
you know exactly what i am talking about bill.
DC generators use a commutator, and i've yet to see such a machine with a rotating magnetic field.

where are they?
provide a schematic this time.

 

Exactly!

DC generators use a commutator, or rectifiers, or a three phase drive, or a vector drive. You could certainly make a permanent magnet rotor generator with a commutator, although there is really no practical advantage over rectifiers, which is why it's not generally done.

In my electric bike and my Leaf, as two examples.

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this, my friend is a 3 phase inverter.

listen, i'm not going to argue the point anymore.
a generator uses a PM or EM field and the output is taken from the rotor from commutation.
an alternator uses a rotating field and the output is taken from the stator and must be rectified.
2 different machines, totally.
case closed, i'm done.

 

Correct. It is used to replace commutators and/or diodes.

In the future you should make it clear that you are using different definitions for words than everyone else does; it would save a lot of time.