Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Explain the theory of alternators
• Describe the construction of alternators
• Explain the three-phase voltage generation in alternators
• Summarize the steps to assemble pole to the rotor frame
• Describe the characteristics of the output waveform
• Outline the use of fixed speed alternators
• Discuss the role of automatic voltage regulators
• Outline the excitation system using DC exciter
• Explain the synchronisation of alternators
• Summarize the load management of paralleled alternators