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synchronous converter [′siŋ·krə·nəs kən′vərd·ər]
(electricity) A converter in which motor and generator windings are combined on one armature and excited by one magnetic field; normally used to change alternating to direct current. Also known as converter; electric converter. Synchronous converter A synchronous machine used to convert alternating current (ac) to direct current (dc), or vice versa. The ac-to-dc converter has been superseded by the mercury arc rectifier (for reasons of efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and less trouble) or by motor-generator sets. Converters are no longer manufactured, but there are converters still in use. See Direct-current generator, Synchronous motor Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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