Salient Pole Synchronous Generator

Salient Pole Synchronous Generator: A Salient Pole Synchronous Generator, as shown in Fig. 4.29, is distinguished from a round rotor machine by constructional features of field poles which project with…

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Single Phase Synchronous Generator

Single Phase Synchronous Generator: Certain applications, usually restricted to less than 10 kVA are better served by a Single Phase Synchronous Generator. Examples are emergency, domestic/office supply, portable power for…

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Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator

Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator: The Short Circuit Current in Synchronous Generator being electrical in nature is much faster than the electromechanical dynamics discussed already. It will, therefore, be…

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Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator

Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator: We already know that synchronous machine connected to infinite bus-bars. Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generator of two finite size will be considered, which is the…

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Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator

Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator: Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator defines the bounds within which it can operate safely. Various bounds imposed on the machine are: MVA-loading cannot exceed the…

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Armature Reaction in Synchronous Generator

Armature Reaction in Synchronous Generator: The Armature Reaction in Synchronous Generator is dependent on the power factor at which the machine is operating and upon the operating mode generating/motoring. For…

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Voltage Regulation of Synchronous Generator

Voltage Regulation of Synchronous Generator: The Voltage Regulation of Synchronous Generator is defined on lines similar to that of a transformer. Consider the generator supplying full-load current at a specified…

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