Definition of generator
A generator refers to a mechanical device that converts other forms of energy into electrical energy. It is driven by a water turbine, steam turbine, diesel engine or other power machinery to burn water, air, and fuel. Or the energy generated by nuclear fission is converted into mechanical energy and passed to the generator, which is then converted into electrical energy.
The principle of a generator
How does a generator work? Let's take diesel generators and gasoline generators as examples. In both cases, each cylinder performs work in a certain order. The thrust acting on the piston becomes the force that drives the crankshaft to rotate through the connecting rod, thereby driving the crankshaft to rotate. By installing the brushless synchronous alternator coaxially with the crankshaft of the power machine, the rotation of the power machine can be used to drive the rotor of the generator. Using the principle of 'electromagnetic induction', the generator will output an induced electromotive force, and a current can be generated through the closed load loop. .
Common types of generators
There are many types of generators, the common ones are as follows: The first is the wind turbine, which is low-cost, reliable in operation and does not require a greenhouse. New power generation systems that reduce gas emissions are increasingly used around the world. Next is the hydraulic generator, a power machine that converts the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy of water into mechanical work, such as the Three Gorges in China. Then there is the synchronous generator, one of the most commonly used alternators. In the modern power industry, it is widely used in hydroelectric power generation, thermal power generation, nuclear power generation, and diesel engine power generation.