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Motor-generator set
A motor and one or more generators, with their shafts mechanically coupled, used to convert the voltage or frequency of an available power source to another desired frequency or voltage. The motor of the set is selected so that it operates from the available power supply; the generators are designed to provide the desired output voltage or frequency. Motor-generator sets are also employed to provide special control features for the output voltage.
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