[ausev] DC or AC motors - which make the best generators?

[m. edmund howse]

Hello,

Now you are clear to me. Thanks. In regards to your question?

My question - which type of motor (AC or DC) can also be used as a  
generator without any modifications?

Typically only the DC motor can also be a generator but not all DC motors make good generators. 
Hope this helps.

marv






evehicle4me at hischopsticks.org wrote:
> You are 100% correct :)  I am confused...but because of very  
> knowledgeable forums like this one I am become less and less  
> confused...or you can say more and more confused but at a much more  
> sophisticated level :)
>
> I recently read in a post that the Prius uses AC motors to power the  
> car and that sometimes one of the AC motors will be used in the regen  
> process to produce electricity to charge the battery.
>
> My question - which type of motor (AC or DC) can also be used as a  
> generator without any modifications?
>
> I hope that is a little clearer :)
>
>
>
>
> Quoting "m. edmund howse" <bytedawg at bytetamer.com>:
>
>   
>> Some distinction should be detailed here.
>> 1. An AC motor generator is a set. It is an AC motor driving a
>> generator. At least the last time I worked on them.
>> Or if misconstrued as an alternator, which is on an automobile it is a
>> mechanically driven
>> AC generator rectified to DC.
>> 2. An AC motor is not a generator
>> 3. A DC motor can be a motor or generator, driven by some mechanical force.
>> I mention this because your query is a bit confusing in the sense you
>> seem to be confused about motors and generators and the distinction
>> between AC and DC.
>> If I'm incorrect please accept my apology.
>>
>> marv
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> evehicle4me at hischopsticks.org wrote:
>>     
>>> I know that some motors can be made to generate electricity and   
>>> vice  versa.  Which is the most efficient combination?  An AC    
>>> motor/generator or a DC motor/generator?
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