Power Generators supply us with electric power</b> when there is a blackout or grid is undergoing maintenance. If there is no alternative source of power, it will </span>cause us great inconvenience and discomfort</b>. Communication services like TV, cell phones, the internet will go down; refrigerators will no longer operate and maybe your favorite food will no longer be able to survive through the night, right?</span></p>
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Hence, </span>who wouldn’t want a power </span>generator</span> [1]? It is </span>an inexpensive and brilliant solution to blackouts</b>. It does not matter whether you are a businessman or a student or a housewife or an elderly person, everyone needs a generator in their life. However, everyone should buy one according to their demand, </span>selecting the right generator is a very tacky and important task</b>. </span></p>
If you somehow buy a wrong one, you might end up with burned, damaged electrical appliances or with no power for some circuits or with so much power that lots of it is getting wasted. Let us walk you through the different types of power generators.</span></p>
Solar power</span> is centuries old. In 1839, Edmund Becquerel observed that his prototype started to generate more power when exposed to sunlight – photovoltaic effect. It was a big discovery. Later on, in the 1860’s, the first solar power steam engine was discovered and used in many different areas. Then in 1905, all thanks to Albert Einstein’s paper, common people all around the world understood the phenomenon of the photoelectric effect. So </span>it was not before 1953 that such photovoltaic (PV) cells were developed</b> which were capable of capturing enough sunlight to run electrical appliances.</span></p>
Solar power is readily available and is a simple form of energy. Just like the nature of solar energy, the phenomenon behind solar generators operation is also simple. They capture photons from sun’s energy through a solar panel and use that energy to charge their battery. Since solar power is DC and many electrical appliances run on AC power so before electricity is extracted from the generators, inverters convert DC power to AC power. </span></p>
In general, solar generators can be categorized into two types:</span></p>
This question might be roaming around in your mind by now and you might even be making some positive or negative assumptions, right? Well, according to us,</span> yes solar generators surely justify its value</b>. They are highly powerful and yet their operation is so simple. Read out the advantages of the solar generator mentioned in the next section and find out for yourself. It is worth every penny you will spend. </span></p>
During 500-900 AD, wind power was apparently being used in Iran (Persia of that time) [2]. Hero of Alexandria, an engineer, and a mathematician was one of the first persons to power a machine through wind [3]. In the 7th century, on a slightly larger scale, the first wind power plant to be built was in Sistan, the province of Iran. The windmills used were of “Panemone” type, they had vertical axles which further had long vertical drive shafts. These vertical shafts had rectangular blades and for power, the windmill, six to twelve sails were covered in cloth material. However, </span>the first wind generator was a wind turbine with a battery</b>. </span>James Blyth</span> used it to illuminate his holiday home in Scotland in July 1887.</span></p>
Many types of wind generators can be found in literature and particularly in [4]. We will name few of them here and you can read complete details in [4]. Wind generators can be:</span></p>
Wind turbines are also winded power generators but they are those devices which do not have blades. They can also be categorized into two types:</span></p>
The phenomenon behind the operation of a wind generator is fairly straightforward. In plain English, </span>blowing wind turns the blades of the wind turbine which rotates the shaft of the generator</b>. This rotation produces electricity. </span></p>
Are wind generators worth the money? They are </span>certainly the best choice</b> if you are looking for free and efficient generators. Other than the slight noise they produce, there does not really have any other major drawback. You can even pack the portable wind generators and take them with you when you go camping or anywhere else. </span></p>
Steam power generators are very essential </span>to meet the global demand for electricity</b>. Steam power is in fact very powerful and requires a special type of equipment and highly qualified personnel. They have wide use all around the world and especially in the industrial sector. And of course, it is certainly </span>used to power your homes or offices</b>.</span></p>
Steam generators basically </span>utilize the heat energy</b> produced in different processes and then it converts that energy into electrical or mechanical energy. Hot oil, shown in red color in the figure above, is made to pass through a water bath, heat is exchanged and steam is produced (shown as small bubbles). This steam flooded with energy is passed through the turbine which in turn rotates the shaft of the generator. The power generated from the rotation of the shaft is electricity. </span></p>
Steam generators are quite feasible to buy. They are quite </span>small in size and can even be put in a briefcase</b>. Steam room generators can smartly fit into your closet, under your sofa or even under your dressing table. While purchasing the steam generator you should also make sure that it is certified by a respected agency. </span></p>
Yes, you can make your steam generator right at home. First of all, you would need a source of heat energy. Wood and coal can be used but </span>electric immersion heaters</b> are safer to use. </span></p>
It depends upon the source of heat energy you are using. If it is an electric immersion heater, </span>an empty grapefruit can be a good choice</b>. Sever the top of the can and drill holes in the can to safely put the elements of immersion heater into the can. Keep the electric part of the immersion heater outside. Immersion heater would be protruding from the top of the can, solder back the severed can part and seal any gaps left from the protruding heater. High heat tape can be used for sealing part and clay will build up a good steam pressure. </span></p>
Make a hole in the can</b> which can be re-sealed, this will serve as the water inlet of the steam generator. Then drill a hole and solder a small steel pipe which will serve as the steam outlet of the generator. If steel pipe is flexible, steam can be made to go to a turbine or piston.</span></p>
Steampipe and water tank </span>will get extremely hot</b> since steam is hot. There is also the danger of </span>high pressure building up</b> in the can if too much water is put into the tank.</span></p>
Water powered generators can be </span>used anywhere</b> where there is plenty of supply of water. They will produce electricity for your home, office, cottage or on the go. They are 24/7 source of electricity provided that water is also available 24/7.</span></p>
Water powered generators work by </span>harnessing the power of falling water</b>. Water is made to fall on the turbine causing it to rotate. This rotation causes the kinetic energy of falling water to mechanical energy which spins the shaft of the generator. Then the generator converts that mechanical energy into electrical power.</span></p>
Water power generator can be categorized into </span>three types on the basis of their capacity</b>:</span></p>
Water power generators are also categorized into </span>two types on the basis of their speed:</b></p>
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Negative:</span></p>
Diesel generators use the principle of </span>“electromagnetic induction”</b> to produce electricity. An induced electromotive force is produced which turns into electricity when passed through a load circuit. </span></p>
A diesel generator is a </span>combination a diesel engine and an alternator</b> (electric generator). A diesel engine works as a prime mover which rotates the alternator. This rotating alternator in turns produces electricity. It also consists of a control panel, exhaust system, cooling system, voltage regulator, fuel tank and accessories, starter system and lubrication system.</span></p>
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Solar generators – centuries old!</h2>
History of creation</h3>
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Principle of operation</h3>
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Species</h3>
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Does the solar generator justify its value?</h3>
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Advantages</h3>
Disadvantages</h3>
Wind generators – clean and free!</h2>
The appearance of the first wind generators</h3>
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Types of devices</h3>
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Wind Turbines</span></h3>
The principle of operation of wind generators</h3>
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Portable wind generators</h3>
Benefits</span></h4>
Disadvantages</span></h4>
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Value for the use of wind generators</h3>
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Steam power generator – extremely hot!</h2>
Purpose</h3>
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Structure and operating principle</h3>
Feasibility of purchase</h3>
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Heat Energy Source</span></h4>
Water Tank Design</span></h4>
Inlet and Outlet of Steam Generator</span></h4>
Warning</span></h4>
Pros</h3>
Cons</h3>
Water power generator – power your lives!</h2>
Scope of application</h3>
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How does the machine work?</h3>
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Types and features of the application</h3>
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Positive and negative sides</h3>
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Diesel generators – longer lasting!</h2>
Principle of operation</h3>
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Main Components</h3>
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Types of generators</h3>
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