A visual tool for building synchronous generator capability curves

Author

Costa, P. Da, Jr. ; De Souza, A. Nunes ; Silva, P. S da ; Castanho, J. E do Cogo

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista, Bauru, Brazil

fYear

2012

fDate

15-18 March 2012

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

6

Abstract

Synchronous generators are essential components of electric power systems. They are present both in hydro and thermal power plants, performing the function of converting mechanical into electrical energy. This paper presents a visual approach to manipulate parameters that affect operation limits of synchronous generators, using a specifically designed software. The operating characteristics of synchronous generators, for all possible modes of operation, are revised in order to link the concepts to the graphic objects. The approach matches the distance learning tool requirements and also enriches the learning process by developing student trust and understanding of the concepts involved in building synchronous machine capability curves.

Keywords

electric machine analysis computing; hydroelectric power stations; learning (artificial intelligence); synchronous generators; thermal power stations; distance learning tool; electric power systems; electrical energy; hydro power plants; mechanical energy; synchronous generator capability curves; synchronous machine capability curves; thermal power plants; Buildings; Education; Equations; Numerical stability; Rotors; Synchronous generators; Electric machine; Java script; capability curve; distance learning; synchronous generator;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Southeastcon, 2012 Proceedings of IEEE

Conference_Location

Orlando, FL

ISSN

1091-0050

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-1374-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SECon.2012.6196959

Filename

6196959