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DC generators are classified based on their field excitation method. The main types are:
Separately Excited DC Generator: The field winding is powered by an external source.
Self-Excited DC Generator: The generator's own output energizes the field winding. This category includes:
Shunt-Wound
Series-Wound
Compound-Wound (Long and Short Shunt).