-"It is generated via 2 60amp, 28volt DC alternators"
Lol I mean a DC ALTERNATOR?! What the hell?!
This would seem to lean towards what Mozella was suggesting regarding an inbuilt DC generator within the assembly for the purposes of initial excitation. Am I right or wrong Mozella?
Wrong, but no shame in that given the circumstances. What they're saying is that there are two alternators and they each produce 60 amps.
As we know, they produce AC power. That AC power can be used directly by aircraft with AC electrical systems. But, if the aircraft (usually small) uses a DC electrical system, like your car, then the output of the alternator will be converted to DC. This is exactly what happens to your car except in this case the airplane uses 28 volt DC vs 12 volt DC for your car. This higher voltage saves weight (slightly) because of using smaller wire size.
So, when shopping for a replacement alternator for your car, it is not incorrect to say you want a 12 volt DC alternator (even though we know alternators make AC) since 12 volts is the final output after the power is converted to match the system in your car.
Time for a drink.
