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inverse of inductor

hello,

i'm looking for expressions relating to hydroelectric alternators. In an hydroelectric alternator, are there actual words which designate the inducting coil (the polarized "inductor", which is generally the rotor), and the inducted coil (which outputs an induced current, generally the stator) ?

Such words exist in French : "inducteur" (the "inductor") and "induit" (the "inducted"), that's why i'm wondering if they exist in english as well.

I'm looking for something along the lines of "inductor" and "inducted".

thanks.

Reply to
Frederic Dazet
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The generally accepted terms are "field" for the inducting coil and "armature" for the coil(s) from which electrical power is taken. Hope this helps. ARM

Reply to
Alan McClure

thank you for the prompt reply. i still have a question though. can i use "armature" even if it is not rotating (in the case of an alternator for example, where the rotor - the field - is polarized, and the stator - the armature- outputs current)? thanks

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Reply to
Frederic Dazet

Yes, certainly.

The terms "rotor" and "stator" refer to physical characteristics, the rotating component and the stationary component respectively. The terms "field winding(s)" and "armature winding(s)" or just "field" and "armature" refer to their electrical functions.

A DC motor or generator will have a stator that is the field and the rotor will be the armature. Power is limited by the size of the brushes and commutator.

An alternator (AC generator) will have a rotor that is the field and the stator will be the armature. (less current in the brushes and slip rings)

ARM

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Alan McClure

thanks a lot for your help

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Frederic Dazet

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