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GTGGas turbine generator: original educational illustration
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Gas turbine generator

A gas turbine generator uses a continuous-combustion turbine to drive a synchronous generator, often through a reduction gearbox for smaller industrial machines. Units range from microturbines of tens of kilowatts with high-speed alternators and inverters, up to large industrial turbines feeding a medium-voltage bus.

Drawing use
SLD
Application
Microgrid systems
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A gas turbine is a continuous-combustion rotating prime mover; a gas engine is reciprocating.

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G 3PH SYNCThree-phase synchronous generator: original educational illustration
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Three-phase synchronous generator

A three-phase synchronous generator supplies a documented AC source associated with its mechanical prime mover and excitation system. The electrical drawing identifies terminals, neutral and generator-control connections.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Microgrid systems
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

The electrical generator representation is different from the complete mechanical generator package envelope.

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