Synchronous Generators

Synchronous Generatorsthe first of two volumes in the Electric Generators Handbook offers a thorough introduction to electrical energy and electricity generation including the basic principles of electric generators. The book devotes a chapter to the most representative prime mover models for transients used in active control of various generators. Then individual chapters explore large- and medium-power synchronous generator topologies steady state modeling transients control design and testing. Numerous case studies worked-out examples sample results and illustrations highlight the concepts.Fully revised and updated to reflect the last decade’s worth of progress in the field this Second Edition adds new sections that:Discuss high-power wind generators with fewer or no permanent magnets (PMs)Cover PM-assisted DC-excited salient pole synchronous generatorsPresent multiphase synchronous machine inductances via the winding function methodConsider the control of autonomous synchronous generatorsExamine additional optimization design issuesIllustrate the optimal design of a large wind generator by the Hooke–Jeeves methodDetail the magnetic equivalent circuit population-based optimal design of synchronous generatorsAddress online identification of synchronous generator parametersExplain the small-signal injection online techniqueExplore line switching (on or off) parameter identification for isolated gridsDescribe synthetic back-to-back load testing with inverter supplyThe promise of renewable sustainable energy rests on our ability to design innovative power systems that are able to harness energy from a variety of sources. Synchronous Generators Second Edition supplies state-of-the-art tools necessary to design validate and deploy the right power generation technologies to fulfill tomorrow''s complex energy needs.