Detector for shorted rotating diode of a brushless alternator

Details Detector for shorted rotating diode of a brushless alternator Detector for shorted rotating diode of a brushless alternator

1983-12-27

1985-12-17

Beha, Jr., William H.

Electricity: single generator systems

With signals, indicators, recorders, testing, etc.

340645, 361 20, 361 84, 363 53, H02K 1100

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045594864

ABSTRACT:
A circuit for detecting the occurrence of a shorted diode in the rotating rectifier of a brushless alternator. A sensing circuit is responsive to the direction of current flow through the exciter field winding. A reversal of the current indicates that there is a shorted rectifier diode.

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