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Induction Generator

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

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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