Applications of DC Generators

Applications of DC Generators

 

Separately Excited DC Generators

·         Separately excited DC Generators are used in laboratories for testing as they have a wide range of voltage output.

·         Used as a supply source of DC motors.

Shunt wound Generators

·         DC shunt wound generators are used for lighting purposes.

·         Used to charge the battery.

·         Providing excitation to the alternators.

Series Wound Generators

·         DC series wound generators are used in DC locomotives for regenerative braking for providing field excitation current.

·         Used as a booster in distribution networks.

·         Over compounded cumulative generators are used in lighting and heavy power supply.

·         Flat compounded generators are used in offices, hotels, homes, schools, etc.