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Performance characteristics and optimum utilization of a cage machine as capacitor excited induction generator

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.63139· OSTI ID:5249323
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  1. Univ. of Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 (IN)
The paper deals with performance characteristics of a cage induction machine operating as a self excited induction generator (SEIG) in stand along mode. A static capacitor bank is considered to self excite the machine and to maintain its terminal voltage constant. The lagging reactive power requirement of self excited induction generator is obtained for different value of load. Effect of speed on excitation requirement of cage machine has also been studied. An algorithm is developed to achieve these characteristics using Newton-Raphson method and steady state equivalent circuit of the machine. The developed analytical technique is extended to evaluate the number of steps of switching capacitors for loading the machine up to its full load rating, while maintaining the terminal voltage within desired limits. The selection of optimum terminal voltage corresponding to maximum output of the machine for its optimum utilization is also made using single variable optimization.
OSTI ID:
5249323
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 5:4; ISSN ITCNE; ISSN 0885-8969
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English