Natural Gas Generator
Generators harness mechanical energy, fueled by natural gas in this case, to create electricity. Natural gas generators use fuels such as propane or natural gas, drawn either from a direct line piped in by utility suppliers or via a tank, to generate the cleanest fossil fuel electricity possible.
Natural gas-powered generators provide energy for other appliances through the following steps:
Injection: The internal combustion engine injects fuel and air into the combustion chamber, where the mixture gets compressed by the piston.
Ignition: After the piston compresses the air and fuel combination, the spark plug ignites the fuel with a small but powerful spark. The spark ignites an explosion in the chamber that the rest of the generator turns into mechanical energy.
Electricity generation: Ignition causes the gases to expand, pushing the piston down with enough force to turn the crankshaft, which then spins the rotor. When the rotor spins, the stator wires conduct electricity and combine into a single large electrical current that, if large enough, can power appliances and buildings.
Inverter Generetor
Like a standard generator, inverter generators have an alternator that creates AC electricity, but they also have a rectifier for transforming AC electricity into DC power. DC power is what's stored in batteries. Inverter generators are primarily used to run and recharge battery-operated devices.
Top 5 Inverter Generators
Best Fuel Usage: WEN Portable Inverter Generator.
Easiest To Move: DuroMax Hybrid Portable Generator.
Best Open Frame: WEN 4000-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator.
Best Outlet Options: Champion Power Equipment Inverter Generator.
Best Capacity: Westinghouse Portable Inverter Generator