OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - electromotive generator
Label: electromotive generator

Definition:
An electro motive generator is a generator that converts kinetic energy into electric energy.

Sub classes:
Definition:
An induction generator is an electromotive generator where the excitation field is provided by an electric current.

Definition:
A permanent magnet synchronous generator is an electromotive generator where the excitation field is provided by a permanent magnet.

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Definition:
A generator is an energy converting component that converts other forms of energy into electrical energy.