Reactive capability limitation of synchronous machines

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.317560· OSTI ID:7110060

Adibi, M M ^[1]; Milanicz, D P ^[2]

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1. IRD Corp., Bethesda, MD (United States)
2. Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Baltimore, MD (United States)

Achievable generator reactive capability (GRC) is generally much less than indicated by manufacturers' reactive capability curves, due to constraints imposed by plant auxiliaries and the power system itself. The nature of these constraints is explained and a method for calculating them is provided and verified by field tests on a unit at high and low system voltage levels. Several recommendations are made to enhance the GRC of the tested unit.

• OSTI ID: 7110060
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 9:1; ISSN 0885-8950
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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