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Engine-generator
Combination of an electrical generator and an engine in a single part / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An engine–generator is the combination of an electrical generator and an engine (prime mover) mounted together to form a single piece of equipment. This combination is also called an engine–generator set or a gen-set. In many contexts, the engine is taken for granted and the combined unit is simply called a generator. An engine–generator may be a fixed installation, part of a vehicle, or made small enough to be portable.
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Not to be confused with motor–generator, a device for converting electrical power to another form.
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