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EXCITATION CIRCUIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
  • Transformers
CONT

What is exciting circuit? The complete circuit through which flows the current for exciting an electric machine. It comprises the exciter, the windings of the main machine, and possibly a field rheostat and measuring instruments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
  • Transformateurs
CONT

Le circuit d'excitation a pour rôle de produire un champ magnétique dans l'enroulement d'excitation durant toute la durée de service.

Spanish

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