Question

What is the difference between direct current generator and alternating current generator?

Answer 1

Answer:

an AC, or alternating current, Generator, the electrical current periodically reverses its direction. With a DC, or direct current, Generator, the current flows only in one direction. The major difference between an AC Generator and a DC Generator is that the DC Generator requires a mechanism to provide a DC output

Answer 2

Difference between AC and DC generators

Explanation:

AC Generator

1. Converts mechanical energy into AC electrical power.
2. The electrical current reverses direction periodically.
3. No commutators.
4. They do not wear quickly and are highly efficient.
5. Short circuit is very unlikely.
6. The armature is always the rotor.

DC Generator

1. Converts mechanical energy into DC electrical power.
2. The electrical current flows only in one direction.
3. Have commutators.
4. Wear out quickly and thus are less efficient.
5. Short circuit possibility is high.
6. The armature may be either rotor or stator.