What is a Separately excited generator

A separately excited generator is a type of electrical generator where the field winding is supplied with a separate source of power, known as an external power source. This external power source is used to generate the magnetic field necessary for the generator to produce electricity.

Separately excited generators are commonly used in applications where precise control of the generator's output voltage and frequency is required. This type of generator is often used in industrial and commercial settings to power sensitive equipment that may be affected by fluctuations in voltage or frequency.