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AC Generator |
DC Generator |
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AC Generator is a device which converts mechanical energy to AC Electrical Energy |
DC Generator is a device which converts mechanical energy to DC Electrical Energy |
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In AC Generator, Direction of electrical current reverses periodically. |
In DC Generator, Direction of electrical current doesn’t change |
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AC generator does not have commutators. |
DC generators have commutators to make the current flow in one direction only. |
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It is used to power small electrical appliances. |
It is used to power very large motors. |
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AC Generators require very less maintenance |
DC Generators require frequent maintenance |
