inverse of inductor

[Frederic Dazet]

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.

 

[Frederic Dazet]

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

 

[Frederic Dazet]

thanks a lot for your help

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)

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