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How does one charge the battery in a twin?
The logical idea seems to have the battery connected to the bus, and both alternators supplying current (and thus power) to the bus. However alternators have a regulator, mostly built-in, that regulates the field so as to produce a constant voltage even if load and rpm vary. But it would be impossible to have both alternators controlled to produce exactly the same voltage; and as soon as there is a difference, the greater part of curent will come from one alternator, causing higher load and premature wear. Is this a theoretical concern only? Does one need to install TWO batteries, with buses normally separated, as apparently is done in (at least some) biz-jets? Sorry if the point is moot, or the question silly, I was just wondering. Not that I'll be be building a twin anywhere soon... |
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