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Lesson 16: Asynchronous Generators/Induction Generators
ET 332b Ac Motors, Generators and Power Systems
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Learning Objectives
After this presentation you will be able to:
Explain how an induction generator operates List application for induction generators in the use renewable resources Discuss the limitations of induction generators Compute the power developed from an induction generator using the per phase circuit model
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Induction Generators Driving an induction motor faster than synchronous speed when connected to the grid results in active power generation
Induction generators (asynchronous generators) designed with lower rotor R to reduce losses and machine slip.
Applications: Wind Turbines, Hydraulic Turbines (small scale hydro), Gas engines fueled by natural gas or biogas
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Induction Generator Starting Sequence
Existing Three Phase System 1.) Breaker open 2.) Increase prime mover mechanical power input
until nr >ns. Electric Breaker 3.) Close Breaker Power Out 4.) Adjust mechanical power input to match electric Induction Prime load. Generator Mover Pmech=Pe+Ploss
nr >ns
Generator Losses Induction generator can
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Induction Generator Speed Power Curves Induction Machine Speed-Power Curve 100 ns 1.1ns
) Generator W
k Operation (
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Limitations of Induction Generations
• Require existing power grid for synchronous operation. – Can not control frequency or voltage independently • Can not operate above pushover speed • Require a source of reactive power to operate – When connect to grid, system supplies reactive power to operate generator • When operating without grid connection frequency varies with power output. – Parallel capacitors supply reactive power
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Induction Generator Example
A three-phase, six-pole, 460 V, 60 Hz induction generator operates on a 480 V system. The generator its rated power output is 20 kW. It is driven by a turbine at a speed of 1215 rpm. The generator has the following electrical parameters:
R1 =0.200 W, R2= 0.150 W, Rfe= 320 W,
X1=1.20 W, X2=1.29 W, XM=42.0 W
Find the active power delivered by the generator and the reactive power it requires from the system to operate.
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Example Solution
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Example Solution
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Example Solution
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Example Solution
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Isolated Operation of Induction Generators
Isolated Three Phase System Isolated Induction generator requires residual flux to build voltage
Electric Power Breaker Out Capacitors supply reactive Reactive Power from power to load and Capacitors generator when voltage builds. Induction Prime Generator Mover Voltage falls rapidly when nr >ns load is applied.
Generator When nr = ns, no Losses power delivered
Mechanical Power In
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Voltage Build-up in Isolated Induction Generators
jX1
R1 R2/s External Capacitor provides -jXc jXm Vin Rfe Reactive power for operation jX2
Operating point set by intersection
Xc0>Xc1 between magnetization curve and Xc Vop
e Xc0 V g op a t l Xc1 o X
V c Iop
Iop 1 I Current op C Vop 2f
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Voltage Build-up in Isolated Induction Generators
Lab measurements determine the magnetization curve
Three Phase Induction Motor Magnetization Curve
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120
100
80
60 Stator Voltage (V)
Iop 1 1.18 1 40 C V 2f 110 260 Inductance op 5 change 20 C 2.84510 F or 28.45 F due to rotor 0 motion 0.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 Stator Current (A)
Lab Data Linearized Magnetization Curve Load Line
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Voltage Build-up in Isolated Induction Generators
Single phase motor magnetization curve
Magnetization Curve-Single Phase Motor
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Voltage Voltage (V) I 1 5.74 1 C op 40.00 Vop 2f 120 260 20.00 C 1.27104 F or 127 F
0.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 Current (A)
Lab Measurements Linearized Data Load Line et332bInd.ppt 15
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