Title :
Induction generators for stand-alone micro-hydro systems
Author :
Smith, Nigel P A
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nottingham Univ., UK
Abstract :
This paper describes a new approach to controlling induction generators on stand-alone micro-hydro systems. The turbine power-speed characteristic and the relatively high magnetic saturation of modern induction machines are used to reduce the control equipment required. The implementation of the control approach is described along with considerations regarding generator selection and efficiency
Keywords :
asynchronous generators; controllers; hydraulic turbines; hydroelectric generators; hydroelectric power stations; machine control; voltage control; voltage regulators; frequency variation limits; generator efficiency; generator selection; high magnetic saturation; induction generators control; stand-alone micro-hydro systems; turbine power-speed characteristic; voltage regulators; Control systems; Frequency; Induction generators; Induction machines; Microhydro power; Reactive power; Regulators; Saturation magnetization; Turbines; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems for Industrial Growth, 1996., Proceedings of the 1996 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
New Delhi
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2795-0
DOI :
10.1109/PEDES.1996.535860
