Friday 5 April 2013

Capability Chart of Synchronous Generator



For stability studies and understanding the effect of having to supply more reactive power on the generator, we have to consider the capability chart of a generator. The specifications of synchronous machines are given in MVA output at specified voltage and power factor. Such operation can continue without excessive overheating. The maximum active power is decided by the prime movers ability to provide mechanical input. The reactive power maximum is decided by three considerations-armature current limit ,field current limit and end region heating limit
It is now obvious for a particular value of MVA , in order to supply more Q the P reduces. Real power is responsible for actual useful work done. In order to supply more Q, the generator will not be able to produce the useful real power.

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