The word "generator" comes from the Latin word generator and means "manufacturer". In general terms, a generator is a device, machine or apparatus for the production of a product, in this case, energy conversion. If you still don't know what a generator is, it's time to learn more about it.
A generator is a kind of unit that is designed to supply electricity to car devices and charge the battery when the engine is running at medium and high speeds. The generator is connected to the network in parallel to the car battery, so it will only charge and power the devices if its voltage is higher than that of the battery.
This process occurs if the engine is not idling, since the voltage generated by the generator is completely dependent on the rotor speed. With an increased rotor speed, the voltage can exceed the required one. Therefore, the generator must be paired with a voltage regulator that maintains it within 13, 5-14, 2 Volts. Depending on the car brand, the generator is installed in the housing or separately.
The principle of operation of generators is based on the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. When an EMF is induced in a conductor, the conductor at this time moves in the zone of the magnetic field, crosses the lines of force. Therefore, the conductor can be considered as a source of electrical energy. This method of obtaining an EMF, in which the conductor moves in a magnetic field, goes down or rises up, is not convenient enough for its use. In the device of the generator, not the rectilinear movement of the conductor is used, but rather the rotational one, which is much more efficient.
The construction diagram of a generator basically consists of a system of magnets or electromagnets that create a system of conductors that traverse the magnetic field. Industrial and residential generators can be very different from each other. Therefore, in order not to face problems and costs in the future to eliminate them, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself more carefully with the technical characteristics and features of various types of generators.
