What is the difference between Generator and alternator??????

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Harish
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Khushboo
14 Jul

Alternators and generators are two devices which generate electricity. An alternator can be called a type of generator.&nbsp;An alternator is a charging system for cars that produces electricity. Generators are used in the production of large-scale electricity.&nbsp; Both alternators and generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The main difference between them is in regard to what spins and what is fixed.&nbsp; 1. In an alternator, electricity&nbsp;is produced when a magnetic field spins inside the stator (windings of wire). In a generator, on the other hand, the armature or windings of wire spin inside a fixed magnetic field to generate electricity. 2.Generators have to be polarized after installation, there is no need for polarization in alternators. 3.Alternator brushes last longer than those of generators.&nbsp; 4.&nbsp;An alternator will not charge a dead battery and if you do try to charge it, there is a possibility that it will burn out. A generator, however, can be used for charging a dead battery. 5. Alternators can fit into a small space, while generators are larger.&nbsp; 6.&nbsp;Alternators conserve energy by using only the energy that is needed, while generators use all the energy that is produced.&nbsp;

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Alternators and generators are two devices which generate electricity. An alternator can be called a type of generator. An alternator is a charging system for cars that produces electricity. Generators are used in the production of large-scale electricity.
Both alternators and generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The main difference between them is in regard to what spins and what is fixed.
1. In an alternator, electricity is produced when a magnetic field spins inside the stator (windings of wire). In a generator, on the other hand, the armature or windings of wire spin inside a fixed magnetic field to generate electricity.
2.Generators have to be polarized after installation, there is no need for polarization in alternators.
3.Alternator brushes last longer than those of generators.
4. An alternator will not charge a dead battery and if you do try to charge it, there is a possibility that it will burn out. A generator, however, can be used for charging a dead battery.
5. Alternators can fit into a small space, while generators are larger.
6. Alternators conserve energy by using only the energy that is needed, while generators use all the energy that is produced.

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