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

[m. edmund howse]

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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