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Synchronous Machines: Governors and

Speed Governing Systems


Introduction to
Synchronous
Machines

• • Definition and role of synchronous


machines in power systems
• • Examples: Generators in power
plants, industrial applications
• • Importance of controlling speed and
frequency in power generation
Basic Generator Control Loop
• • Description of the generator control loop
• • Components involved in control (governor,
turbine, generator)
• • Block diagram showing feedback control
loop
Speed Governing System Fundamentals
• • Role of speed governing in synchronous
machines
• • How it maintains a constant speed despite
load variations
• • Components: Actuator, control valves,
feedback mechanisms
Isochronous Governor
• Definition:
A governor that maintains a constant speed (or frequency) regardless of load
changes.
• Isochronous Operation:
• Ideal for standalone generators or small grids.
• The governor continuously adjusts the prime mover power to maintain the speed
exactly at the setpoint.
• Applications:
• Small power plants
• Backup generators
• Single generator systems
• Pros:
• Precise speed control
• Cons:
• Not suitable for large grids where load-sharing is required.
• Key Features:

• Constant Speed: It automatically adjusts the fuel or


power input to keep the generator's speed steady,
ensuring that frequency remains stable.
• Speed Regulation: Unlike droop governors, which allow
some variation in speed, isochronous governors aim
for zero speed variation.
• Feedback Control: Uses feedback from a speed sensor
to make real-time adjustments to the control system.
• Applications:
• Small power plants
• Backup generators
• Single generator systems
• Pros:
• Precise speed control
• Cons:
• Not suitable for large grids where load-sharing
is required.
Governors with Speed-Droop
Characteristics
• • Explanation of droop speed control
• • Difference between isochronous and droop
control
• • Use in multi-generator systems for load
sharing
Droop Characteristics in Detail
• • Droop: Definition and mathematical
formulation
• • Graph of speed vs. power output
• • How droop allows multiple generators to
work together in parallel
Advantages and Disadvantages of Droop
Control
• • Advantages: Stability, load sharing, simple
design
• • Disadvantages: Deviation in frequency,
limited accuracy
• • Comparison with isochronous control
Example Calculation
• • Provide a simple example to calculate speed
droop percentage
• • Explain the effect of different droop settings
on system performance
Conclusion
• • Recap the key points: Importance of
governors, differences between isochronous
and droop governors
• • Mention the practical significance in power
systems
• • Future trends in generator control
technologies
References
• • List of textbooks, articles, and resources for
further reading

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