in alternator what is use of AVR ? how AVR is operating
either AC or DC?



in alternator what is use of AVR ? how AVR is operating either AC or DC?..

Answer / shiva13power

An AVR stands for automatic voltage regulator,it is used to
maintain the output terminal voltage of an alternator
constant by regulating the d.c excitation fed to the
generator.It regulates the output of pilot excitor which is
D.C.

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