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Tutorial Induction Generator

The document presents a tutorial on induction generators, focusing on a specific three-phase, 18.5 kW induction machine operating as a generator. It includes calculations for rotor speed, delivered active power, stator current, efficiency, and prime mover power at different slip conditions. Additionally, it discusses the magnetizing characteristics and capacitance requirements for self-excitation and load conditions.

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Tutorial Induction Generator

The document presents a tutorial on induction generators, focusing on a specific three-phase, 18.5 kW induction machine operating as a generator. It includes calculations for rotor speed, delivered active power, stator current, efficiency, and prime mover power at different slip conditions. Additionally, it discusses the magnetizing characteristics and capacitance requirements for self-excitation and load conditions.

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ELECTRICAL MACHINES 4

TUTORIAL INDUCTION GENERATOR

Question 1

A three-phase, 18.5 kW, 400 V, 2-pole, 50 Hz, star-connected squirrel cage induction machine is
connected to 380 V mains and operated as a generator. The parameters of the equivalent circuit per
phase, referred to the stator are as follows:

R1 = 0.20 Ω R2/ = 0.22 Ω RC = 183 Ω


X1 = 0.65 Ω X2/ = 0.65 Ω XM = 23 Ω
Mechanical losses at synchronous speed is 1.5% of rated power and can be assumed to be a square
function of the rotor speed. Calculate: the rotor speed, delivered active power, stator current,
efficiency and the required prime mover power when the generator is operating at:

(a) A slip of -3%.


(b) The slip corresponding to maximum power delivered to the mains.

You may assume that the slip at which maximum power is delivered is:
/
−𝑅𝑅2 / /
𝑠𝑠𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = / where 𝑍𝑍𝑒𝑒 = 𝑅𝑅1 + 𝑅𝑅2 + 𝑗𝑗(𝑋𝑋1 + 𝑋𝑋2 )
𝑅𝑅2 +|𝑍𝑍𝑒𝑒 |

Question 2

The magnetizing characteristic of a three-phase, 3 kV, star-connected, 50 Hz induction machine


measured at 50 Hz is given below:

Phase Voltage kV 0.84 1.44 1.73 1.96


Magnetising current A 20 40 60 90

(a) Determine the value of a star-connected capacitance required for this machine:
(i) Just to self excite.
(ii) To generate 3.0 kV at the machine terminals at no load.
(b) The generator is loaded with a 3-phase, symmetrical load impedance 𝑍𝑍𝐿𝐿 = 20 Ω/𝑝𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎
having a lagging power factor of 90%.
(i) Calculate the effective excitation capacitance for this load.
(ii) Determine the excitation capacitance required to keep the terminal voltage at the
rated level for this load.
(c) Calculate the stator current I1 for the operating conditions as in (b) (ii). For all three cases (a)
– (c) assume that the generator operates at 50 Hz.

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