Diesel Gen-set Operation Instructions
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Alternator is a device converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
1. Structure of alternator
The Weichai Gen-set adopts a brushless three-phase synchronous alternator. As
shown in Figure 3-2, the alternator mainly consists of main stator (armature), main
rotor (magnetic field), exciter stator (magnetic field), exciter rotor (armature), rotary
rectifier, automatic voltage regulator (AVR) and outlet box, etc.
Figure 3-2 Sectional view of alternator
2. Operating principles of alternator
After alternator is driven, main stator (armature) generates certain remanence voltage,
automatic voltage regulator (AVR) outputs a remanence current to exciter stator
(magnetic field) after obtaining remanence voltage from main stator (armature),
exciter rotor (armature) generates three-phase alternating current which is then
transmitted to main rotor (magnetic field) excitation winding after being rectified into
direct current by rotary rectifier, in order to enhance magnetic field of main rotor and
increase voltage of main stator (armature). By constant cycling of this voltage buildup
process, alternator builds up rated voltage steadily in a short time.
Rotary rectifier
Optional permanent
magnet alternator
Coupling
Fan
Main rotor
(magnetic field)
Main stator (armature)
Stator alternating
current output
Bearing
Permanent magnet
stator (armature)
Permanent magnet
alternator rotor
(magnetic field)
Exciter stator (magnetic
field)
Exciter rotor
(armature)
Installation of
coupling