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Re: Alternator output
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 5/13/1998

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Interesting theory Frank, but I beg to dicker. The only "alternating" that a DC generator does is DC amplitude. That is to say that - by design - the armature coils conduct for 180 degrees in one dire... Login to read more.