Glossary of Motor Terms
Rectification via commutator
The alternating current generated in the armature winding of a DC generator is converted into direct current by a commutator. In this sense the commutator is a rectifier mechanism，but we say “These windings (coils or conductors) are subjected to commutation.” This phrase is often used when we discuss the mechanism of a DC motor
Term List (R)
- Rare earth magnet
- Reactive power
- Rectification via commutator
- Regenerative brake
- Reluctance motor
- Remanence，Remanent magnetization
- Resolver
- Reversible motor
- Revolutions per minute (rpm)
- Revolutions per second (rps)
- Revolving field (Rotating field)
- Revolving field motor
- Right-hand screw law
- Ring spring
- Riser
- RMS (Root-mean square) value
- Rotor, Stator
- Rotor cross-sectional structures
