Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
Generator
Generator A device which produces electrical power by converting the mechanical energy which drives the machine into electrical energy. This is done via the agency of a magnetic field in which coils or wire are made to rotate. The term normally refers to a dynamo producing direct current.
