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Determination of synchronous-machine-stability study constants. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6577237· OSTI ID:6577237

Data for two different 500 MW turbogenerators was gathered from standstill, on-line, and rated-speed open-circuit frequency response, dc inductance, 60 Hz field impedance, and line switching tests. The relative merits of generator models computed from standstill and on-line frequency response tests, stator decrement tests and sudden short circuit tests were judged by their ability to reproduce the measured line switching transients. From the results, an equivalent circuit model with three rotor windings in each axis and d-axis rotor circuit mutual leakage elements is recommended, with the parameters of the model being obtained from standstill, and in some cases also on-line frequency response measurements. Magnetic non-linearity of the iron was significant in all parts of the work. Q-axis saturation could not be estimated adequately from d-axis characteristics. Steady state measurements, on load, were used to compute the q-axis saturation curve.

Research Organization:
Ontario Hydro, Toronto (Canada)
OSTI ID:
6577237
Report Number(s):
EPRI-EL-1424(Vol.2)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English