The asynchronous generator is also called induction generator. It is used in small hydropower plants and wind turbines.
Category: Motors
Compensating winding for universal motor
I received requests to write about two types of universal motor: conductively and inductively compensated. This post can be considered as the second part of universal motor operation.
DC voltage to rotor of synchronous generator
This is the second part of synchronous generator. The subject is an introduction about ways to provide direct current to synchronous machine’s rotor.
How synchronous generators work?
Synchronous generators are used in many types of power plants to convert mechanical energy of turbines in electrical energy.
Arduino tutorial (Part 11, stepper motors)
In this tutorial, it is shown how to control stepper motors with Arduino. In addition to a example of project.
Advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicle
In this post, is made a comparison of electric car with vehicle moved by internal combustion. Reporting the strong and weak points of electric vehicle.
WEG museum of science and technology (Part 2)
In this second part of WEG museum, is shown the manufacturing process of electric motors. What is shown here is not everything the museum has.
WEG museum of science and technology (Part 1)
The WEG museum of science and technology stays in the city of Jaraguá do Sul (South Jaraguá), in Santa Catarina state, Brazil. In this city also stays the HQ of…
All fuels (Part 2)
Giving continuity to subject about fuels. In this post will be shown alternatives fuels, it’s features and properties.
All fuels (Part 1)
I received requests to write about fuels. In this post, will be shown the main petroleum fuels actually used, your properties and applications.