In the section about automobile alternators on the main website a statement was made at the end of the article that quotes: "By rectifying the three-phase AC power produced, it is possible to have the alternator power its own field coil with DC voltage, eliminating the need for a battery. However, some independent source of DC voltage will still be necessary for start up, as the field coil must be energized before any AC power can be produced."
Question: Does this mean that the alternator will spin on its own power once it gets going and if so, how would the connections be made?
Question: Does this mean that the alternator will spin on its own power once it gets going and if so, how would the connections be made?