Investigations on single-phase self-excited induction generator for standby power generation

Author

Rai, H.C. ; Singh, Bhim

Author_Institution

Fac of Engng. & Technol., Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025

Volume

3

fYear

1997

fDate

27 Jul-1 Aug 1997

Firstpage

1996

Abstract

The paper presents different modes of operation of single-phase self-excited induction generators, using a commercially available single-phase induction motor. A single-phase self-excited induction generator system incorporating a combination of shunt and series capacitors has been suggested. In this paper, the results of a detailed experimental investigation are presented to assess its suitability for practical applications. The effect of the shunt capacitor, series capacitor and load are investigated. It is observed that the performance of a single winding machine is poor with unsatisfactory voltage regulation but the performance considerably improves with the inclusion of a series capacitor. This investigation therefore provides a workable analytical model for single-phase self-excited induction generators using a two winding configuration for standby power generation applications

Keywords

asynchronous generators; exciters; load (electric); machine testing; machine theory; machine windings; standby generators; analytical model; machine load; operating modes; performance; series capacitor; shunt capacitor; single-phase self-excited induction generator; standby power generation; two winding configuration; Capacitors; Induction generators; Induction motors; Machine windings; Paper technology; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Standby generators; Stator windings; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1997. IECEC-97., Proceedings of the 32nd Intersociety

Conference_Location

Honolulu, HI

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4515-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IECEC.1997.656732

Filename

656732