Title :
The Effect of Rotational Direction in Single-Phase Induction Generators
Author :
Boardman, E.C. ; Venkata, S.S. ; Butler, N.G.
Author_Institution :
ESCA Corporation
Abstract :
The efficiency of a single-phase, capacitor-run induction generator is 5 to 6 percentage points higher when the rotor is driven in the reverse direction. The generator real power and power factor, however, do not vary with rotational direction.
Keywords :
Circuit testing; Induction generators; Induction machines; Induction motors; Machine windings; Rotation measurement; Rotors; Synchronous motors; Torque; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1984.318535
