Re: Solid state voltage regulator for a generator

Posted by Bob on December 30, 2004 at 19:16:39 from (66.163.134.177):

In Reply to: Solid state voltage regulator for a generator posted by markloff on December 30, 2004 at 19:06:16:

Interesting thought.

In an alternator system, the reguator controls voltage to the rotor, and in a DC generator, the regulator controls field current.

I'd have to think about that for a bit, to figure out how to interface the two systems.

Also, the voltage regulator for a generator contains a cut-out relay that disconnects the battery at shutdown. This can be replaced by a properly rated diode, but there would be a forward voltage drop accross the diode of about .6 Volts.

There is an outfit that makes a solid-state cutout for the antique car market that also funcions as a voltage regulator. Can't think of the name at the moment, but an internet search will easily turn it up.

Email me, if you'd like. I'll actually do a little hands-on research with this after the weekend.

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• Re: Solid state voltage regulator for a generator Gerald J. 06:47:00 12/31/04 (0)

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