Motors and Generators

Study the principles of electrical motors and generators.

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Motor

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

AC Motor

The type of motor that operates on alternating current (AC).

AC Generator (Alternator)

The type of generator commonly used in power stations to produce electricity.

Electromagnetic Induction

The principle that motors and generators operate on, which involves the interaction between magne...

Stator

The stationary part of a motor or generator, usually containing windings, which interact with the...

Rotor

The rotating part of a motor or generator which interacts with the stator.

Torque

The force that causes rotation in a motor.

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Motor

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Motor

Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Generator

AC Motor

The type of motor that operates on alternating current (AC).

The type of motor that operates on alternating current (AC).

AC Motor

AC Generator (Alternator)

The type of generator commonly used in power stations to produce electricity.

The type of generator commonly used in power stations to produce electricity.

AC Generator (Alternator)

Electromagnetic Induction

The principle that motors and generators operate on, which involves the interaction between magnetic fields and current.

The principle that motors and generators operate on, which involves the interaction between magnetic fields and current.

Electromagnetic Induction

Stator

The stationary part of a motor or generator, usually containing windings, which interact with the rotor.

The stationary part of a motor or generator, usually containing windings, which interact with the rotor.

Stator

Rotor

The rotating part of a motor or generator which interacts with the stator.

The rotating part of a motor or generator which interacts with the stator.

Rotor

Torque

The force that causes rotation in a motor.

The force that causes rotation in a motor.

Torque

Commutator

A rotary electrical switch found in electric motors or electrical generators that periodically reverses the electric current direction.

A rotary electrical switch found in electric motors or electrical generators that periodically reverses the electric current direction.

Commutator

Brushless Motor

A motor that operates without a commutator.

A motor that operates without a commutator.

Brushless Motor

Alternator

A type of electric generator that produces an alternating current.

A type of electric generator that produces an alternating current.

Alternator

Synchronous Motor

A type of motor that operates in synchronicity with the supply current frequency.

A type of motor that operates in synchronicity with the supply current frequency.

Synchronous Motor

Asynchronous Motor

A type of motor that operates independently of the supply current frequency.

A type of motor that operates independently of the supply current frequency.

Asynchronous Motor

Back EMF

The voltage, or electromotive force, that pushes against the current which induces it.

The voltage, or electromotive force, that pushes against the current which induces it.

Back EMF

Backup Generator

A generator used to provide power in case of outages.

A generator used to provide power in case of outages.

Backup Generator

Motor Efficiency

The percentage of input energy that is converted into output work in a motor.

The percentage of input energy that is converted into output work in a motor.

Motor Efficiency

Stepper Motor

A motor where the rotation angle is proportional to the number of input pulses.

A motor where the rotation angle is proportional to the number of input pulses.

Stepper Motor

Servo Motor

A motor for precise control of angular position.

A motor for precise control of angular position.

Servo Motor

Slip

The difference between the speed of the magnetic field and the speed of the rotor in an induction motor.

The difference between the speed of the magnetic field and the speed of the rotor in an induction motor.

Slip

Renewable Energy Generator

A generator that uses renewable resources such as wind or water to produce electricity.

A generator that uses renewable resources such as wind or water to produce electricity.

Renewable Energy Generator

Three-Phase Motor

A motor that operates with three-phase alternating current.

A motor that operates with three-phase alternating current.

Three-Phase Motor

Motor Controller

A device or group of devices that governs in a predetermined manner the performance of a motor.

A device or group of devices that governs in a predetermined manner the performance of a motor.

Motor Controller

Everyday Motor and Generator Applications

Uses of motors and generators in everyday devices like fans, power tools, and vehicles.

Uses of motors and generators in everyday devices like fans, power tools, and vehicles.

Everyday Motor and Generator Applications

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