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    Induction Generator

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    Sumaira Saif
    The document discusses induction generators. It explains that an induction generator operates when an induction motor runs above synchronous speed, with the rotor now moving faster than synchronous speed. The construction of an induction generator is the same as an induction motor. It operates by an external prime mover driving the rotor above synchronous speed, inducing currents in the rotor to generate power. Reactive power is required from an external source like a capacitor bank to produce the rotating magnetic field for operation. Induction generators have advantages like simple and rugged construction but require external reactive power and have lower efficiency compared to other generator types. Applications include use in wind turbines and for braking in railways.

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    The document discusses induction generators. It explains that an induction generator operates when an induction motor runs above synchronous speed, with the rotor now moving faster than synchronous speed. The construction of an induction generator is the same as an induction motor. It operates by an external prime mover driving the rotor above synchronous speed, inducing currents in the rotor to generate power. Reactive power is required from an external source like a capacitor bank to produce the rotating magnetic field for operation. Induction generators have advantages like simple and rugged construction but require external reactive power and have lower efficiency compared to other generator types. Applications include use in wind turbines and for braking in railways.

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    The document discusses induction generators. It explains that an induction generator operates when an induction motor runs above synchronous speed, with the rotor now moving faster than synchronous speed. The construction of an induction generator is the same as an induction motor. It operates by an external prime mover driving the rotor above synchronous speed, inducing currents in the rotor to generate power. Reactive power is required from an external source like a capacitor bank to produce the rotating magnetic field for operation. Induction generators have advantages like simple and rugged construction but require external reactive power and have lower efficiency compared to other generator types. Applications include use in wind turbines and for braking in railways.

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    Induction Generator

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    Sumaira Saif
    The document discusses induction generators. It explains that an induction generator operates when an induction motor runs above synchronous speed, with the rotor now moving faster than synchronous speed. The construction of an induction generator is the same as an induction motor. It operates by an external prime mover driving the rotor above synchronous speed, inducing currents in the rotor to generate power. Reactive power is required from an external source like a capacitor bank to produce the rotating magnetic field for operation. Induction generators have advantages like simple and rugged construction but require external reactive power and have lower efficiency compared to other generator types. Applications include use in wind turbines and for braking in railways.

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    “INDUCTION GENERATOR”

    CONTENTS:
     Induction generator
     Principle of operation induction generator
     Reactive power requirement, voltage built-
    up & control.
     Advantages & Disadvantages
     Application
    When the induction motor runs above the synchronous
    speed then its runs as a generator called induction generator.

    The negative slip indicate that the rotor of induction motor is


    running faster then the synchronous speed.
     Fig. show the induction generator which is driven by
    the prime mover such as a wind turbine is connected to a
    load.

     When the speed of induction generator above


    synchronous speed the active power delivered by the 3-
    phase load.

     The corresponding mode of operation of induction


    machine is called generating mode & the slip of induction
    machine will be negative.

     The construction of induction generator is the same as


    that of induction motor.
    Principle of operation
     When the 3-phase induction motor is driven at a speed
    greater than synchronous speed(-ve slip) by an external
    prime mover with exciting current provided either from 3-
    phase line or capacitor bank.

     The emf and current of slip frequency will appear in the


    rotor winding.

     In generating mode of operation, an external prime


    mover drives the rotor above the synchronous speed.

     The stator flux induces currents in the rotor, but since the
    opposing rotor flux in now cutting the stator coils & the
    motor operates as a generator.
    Reactive power requirement, voltage
    built-up & control
     The induction generator is not self excited machine,
    therefore develop rotating magnetic field.

     The reactive power is also required for the connected


    inductive load to improve the power factor on the load.

     The induction generator using the delta connected


    capacitor bank for the supply of reactive power is called
    self excited or isolated induction generator.
     The reactive power required by the generator and for
    the connected inductive load is supplied by the
    capacitor bank.

     To achieve given voltage level in an induction


    generator,
    a the capacitor bank must supply the
    magnetizing or exciting current corresponding to that
    level.

     For a particular value of capacitance, the curve


    between the voltage and magnetizing or capacitive
    current will be linear.
    The fig. indicates that how the voltage is built up different
    values of capacitance.
    At a point p the reactive power demanded by the generator
    is equal to the reactive power supplied by the capacitor bank.
    For a lagging power factor load, the voltage collapses very
    rapidly.
    Advantages :
     Mechanically & electrically simpler than other types of
    generator.

     Construction: simple, robust & rugged.

     Relatively cheaper.

     Requires no brushes & commutator.

     easy in maintenance.

     They do not have to be synchronized to the supply lines


    as does a synchronous generator.
    Disadvantages :
     It is not suitable for separate, isolated operation .

     It consumes rather than supplies


    magnetizing KVAR.

     It cannot contribute to the maintenance of


    system.

     In general it has a lower efficiency.


    Applications :
     Induction generator are often used in wind turbines
    and small station due to their ability to produce
    useful power at varying rotor speed.

     Particularly suitable for wind generating stations as


    in this speed is always a variable factor.

     They are very useful automatic dynamic


    also
    braking such for braking purpose case of
    as in
    railways.
     Induction generator for a fixed wind turbine system.

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