Field Computation and Performance of a Series-Connected Self-Excited Synchronous Generator

Author

Chan, T.F. ; Wang, Weimin ; Lai, Loi Lei

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Hong Kong Polytech. Univ., Hung Horn, China

Volume

46

Issue

8

fYear

2010

Firstpage

3065

Lastpage

3068

Abstract

This paper presents the field computation and the operating characteristics of a series-connected self-excited synchronous generator. Modeling for time-stepping coupled field-circuit analysis is explained. A detailed study on the self-excitation phenomenon and load performance is presented. The proposed analysis is vigorously tested on a three-phase, 1.8-kW slip-ring induction machine for various operating conditions. The computed results obtained by the FEA are found to be in good agreement with experimental results.

Keywords

asynchronous machines; finite element analysis; synchronous generators; field computation; finite element method; load performance; power 1.8 kW; self-excitation phenomenon; series-connected self-excited synchronous generator; slip-ring induction machine; time-stepping coupled field-circuit analysis; Circuits; Coils; Frequency; Induction machines; Magnetic analysis; Maxwell equations; Rotors; Stator windings; Synchronous generators; Tensile stress; Finite element method; self-excited synchronous generator; slip-ring induction machine;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9464

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMAG.2010.2044486

Filename

5513011