Power Generation/Introduction/Intro 4
For electrical energy to be succesfully generated we need an efficient arrangement of the following parts or system.
1. Prime mover:
- The part of the electrical generating sytem responsible in converting other forms of energy into rotating mechanical energy. eg a steam turbine converts heat energy into mechanical energy.
2. Alternator:
- The part of the electrical generating sytem responsible for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
These working together in a closed system are called prime mover - alternator combination.