BRIDGE RECTIFIER CONFIGURATION AND MOUNTING FOR SUPPLYING EXCITER CURRENT IN AN AC GENERATOR

摘要

A rectifier module assembly for a conventional three phase AC generator is formed into two crescent shaped rectifier modules (12 and 14) so that the rectifier assembly can be mounted directly to the housing (45) of the exciter rotor. The positive and negative rectifier modules (12 and 14) are thermally conductive so that the exciter rotor itself can act as a heat sink for the rectifier module assembly. The rectifier module assembly occupies the space between and around the generator shaft (42) and the exciter rotor windings.