commutator rectifier
1Rectifier — A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification. Rectifiers have many uses including as components of power supplies and as detectors of radio signals. Rectifiers …
2Mechanical rectifier — A mechanical rectifier is a device for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by means of mechanically operated switches. The best known type is the commutator, which is an integral part of a DC dynamo but, before solid state… …
3механический выпрямитель — — [Я.Н.Лугинский, М.С.Фези Жилинская, Ю.С.Кабиров. Англо русский словарь по электротехнике и электроэнергетике, Москва] Тематики электротехника, основные понятия EN commutator rectifiermechanical rectifier …
4electric motor — motor (def. 4). [1885 90] * * * Introduction any of a class of devices that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy, usually by employing electromagnetic phenomena. Most electric motors develop their mechanical torque by the… …
5electric generator — ▪ instrument Introduction also called dynamo, any machine that converts mechanical energy to electricity for transmission and distribution over power lines to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Generators also produce the… …
6Inverter (electrical) — An inverter is an electrical device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)[1]; the converted AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. Solid… …
7Rotary converter — A rotary converter is a type of electrical machine used to convert one form of electrical power into another form. There are several types:* Rotary Phase Converter (RPC) for converting single phase power to three phase power. See Rotary phase… …
8List of Edison patents — Below is a list of Edison patents. Thomas Edison was an inventor who, it is said, accumulated 1500 plus patents worldwide for his inventions. Nearly 1100 of Edison s patents were in the United States, but other patents were approved in countries… …
9Electrical generator — In electricity generation, an electrical generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, generally using electromagnetic induction. The reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor …
10Electric generator — U.S. NRC image of a modern steam turbine generator In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. A generator forces electric charge (usually carried by electrons) to flow… …
