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Charging Systems
Terms and Concepts
Question | Answer |
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Regulator | A device that controls the current through the field (rotor) to change the output of the alternator |
Diode | A one way check valve for electricity |
Rectifier | A group of diodes arranged to convert AC to DC |
Rotor | The rotating magnetic field in a generator/alternator |
Stator | The stationary induction winding were the voltage is created in an alternator |
Capacitor | An electrical component that stabilizes voltages |
Alternator | A device that changes mechanical action into electric force using magnetism |
Zener diode | A diode that will allow current flow in reverse bias above a rated voltage |
Bias | The application of a voltage to control the operation of a semiconductor device |
Forward bias | A bias setup that normally turns a solid state device ON. |
Reverse bias | A bias setup that normally turns a solid state device OFF. |
A-type circuit | A regulator connection where it is after the field -- in the ground path. |
B-type circuit | A regulator connection where it is before the field -- in the power or hot path. |
Wye stator | An induction winding used for low speed operation alternators |
Delta stator | An induction winding used in high speed operation alternators |