Module 3 - Genrators Fin
Module 3 - Genrators Fin
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
GENERATORS
FALL, 2023
Theman Jirnadu I
Generators
Electricity is produced by generators at power stations and
then distributed by a vast network of transmission lines
(called the National Grid system) to industry and for
domestic use. It is easier and cheaper to generate
alternating current (ac) than direct current (dc), and ac is
more conveniently distributed than dc since its voltage can
be readily altered using transformers. Whenever dc is
needed in preference to ac, devices called rectifiers are used
for conversion.
A generator is therefore a machine that converts
mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Types of Generators
There are basically two types of generators:
• AC Generators
• DC Generators
Winding
field “cutting” the winding decreases. When Fie ld
eAA Vm sin t
eBB Vm sin(t 120 )
eCC Vm sin(t 120 )
Three-Phase AC Generator
Vm
E AA 0
2
Vm
E BB 120
2
Vm
ECC 120
2
Phase Sequence
The phase sequence is the time order in which the
voltages pass through their respective maximum
values.
Phase sequence is important because it determines
the direction of rotation of a connected motor.
Positive Phase Sequence (ABC)
The ABC sequence or positive sequence, is produced
when the generator rotates counter-clockwise.
Vm
E AA 0
eAA Vm sin t
2
Vm
E BB ' 120
eBB Vm sin(t 120 ) 2
Vm
eCC Vm sin(t 120 ) ECC ' 120
2
Negative Phase Sequence (ACB)
The ACB or negative sequence, is produced when the generator
rotates clockwise.
NOTE: If we make winding 1 our “reference” voltage source for
phase angle (0°), then winding 2 will have a phase angle of -120° (120°
lagging, or 240° leading) and winding 3 an angle of -240° (or 120°
leading).
Vm
E AA 0
2
eAA Vm sin t Vm
ECC 120
eCC Vm sin(t 120 ) 2
Vm
E BB 120
eBB Vm sin(t 120 ) 2
Course Drill
a) For a 4 pole, 60 HZ generator, what is the speed in rpm of the
rotor? b) What would be the frequency of a 6 pole machine
spinning at the same rpm? 90 Hz
120 f
a) N P (RPM)
Poles
120(60Hz )
NP =1800 RPM
4
120 f
b) N P (RPM)
Poles
N ( Poles) (1800RPM)(6)
f P = =90 Hz
120 120
Parallel Operation of Two Alternators
The operation of connecting an alternator in parallel with another
alternator or with common bus-bars is known as synchronizing.
Generally, alternators are used in a power system where they are in
parallel with many other alternators. It means that the alternator is
connected to a live system of constant voltage and constant
frequency. Often the electrical system to which the alternator is
connected, has already so many alternators and loads connected to
it that no matter what power is delivered by the incoming
alternator, the voltage and frequency of the system remain the
same. In that case, the alternator is said to be connected to infinite
bus-bars. It is never advisable to connect a stationary alternator to
live bus-bars, because, stator induced e.m.f. being zero, a short-
circuit will result.
Parallel Operation of Two Alternators
For proper synchronization of alternators, the following three
conditions must be satisfied :
1. The terminal voltage (effective) of the incoming alternator
must be the same as bus-bar voltage.
2. The speed of the incoming machine must be such that its
frequency (= PN/120) equals bus-bar frequency.
3. The phase of the alternator voltage must be identical with
the phase of the bus-bar voltage. It means that the switch
must be closed at (or very near) the instant, the two
voltages have correct phase relationship.
Condition (1) is indicated by a voltmeter, conditions (2) and (3)
are indicated by synchronizing lamps or a synchronoscope.
Synchronizing of Alternators: Single Phase
Suppose machine 2 is to be synchronized with or ‘put on’ the
bus-bars to which machine 1 is already connected. This is done
with the help of two lamps L1 and L2 (known as synchronizing
lamps) connected as shown in Fig. below.
It should be noted that E1 and E2 are in-phase relative to the
external circuit but are in direct phase opposition in the local
circuit (shown dotted).
If the speed of the incoming machine 2 is not brought up to
that of machine 1, then its frequency will also be different,
hence there will be a phase-difference between their voltages
(even when they are equal in magnitude, which is determined by
field excitation).
Synchronizing of Alternators: Single Phase
This phase-difference will be continuously changing with the
changes in their frequencies. The result is that their resultant
voltage will undergo changes similar to the frequency changes
of beats produced, when two sound sources of nearly equal
frequency are sounded together, as shown in Fig. below.
Synchronizing of Alternators: Three Phase
Suppose machine 2 is to be synchronized with or ‘put on’ the
bus-bars to which machine 1 is already connected. This is done
with the help of two lamps L1 and L2 (known as synchronizing
lamps) connected as shown in Fig. below.
It should be noted that E1 and E2 are in-phase relative to the
external circuit but are in direct phase opposition in the local
circuit (shown dotted).
If the speed of the incoming machine 2 is not brought up to
that of machine 1, then its frequency will also be different,
hence there will be a phase-difference between their voltages
(even when they are equal in magnitude, which is determined by
field excitation).
Synchronizing of Alternators: Three Phase
In 3-φ alternators, it is necessary to synchronize one phase only, the
other two phases will then be synchronized automatically. However,
first it is necessary that the incoming alternator is correctly ‘phased
out’ i.e. the phases are connected in the proper order of R, Y, B and
not R, B, Y etc.
Synchronizing of Alternators: Three Phase
In this case, three lamps are used. But they are deliberately
connected asymmetrically, as shown in Fig.’s above. This
transposition of two lamps, suggested by Siemens and
Halske, helps to indicate whether the incoming machine is
running too slow. If lamps were connected symmetrically,
they would dark out or glow up simultaneously (if the
phase rotation is the same as that of the bus-bars).
Lamp L1 is connected between R and R′, L2 between Y
and B′ (not Y and Y′) and L3 between B and Y′ (and not B
and B′).
Dynamic Electrical Machines:
GENERATORS:
• AC Generators
• DC Generators
DC Generators
A DC generator is an electrical machine whose main
function is to convert mechanical energy (or power) into
electricity or electrical energy (or power) with a
unidirectional voltage and current output. A DC
generator can also be used as a DC motor without
changing its construction. Therefore, a DC motor,
otherwise a DC generator, can be generally called a DC
machine.
Parts of DC Generators
Below we have mentioned the essential parts of a DC
Generator. Stator, rotor, pole, yoke, Armature Windings,
Brushes, Commutator.
Commutator
The function of the commutator is to facilitate collection of
current from the armature conductors. It rectifies /converts the
alternating current induced in the armature conductors into
unidirectional current in the external load circuit. It is of
cylindrical structure and is built up of wedge-shaped segments
of high-conductivity hard-drawn or drop forged copper. It is
located on the shaft of the machine.
Principle of operation of DC Generators
According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, we
know that when a current-carrying conductor is placed in a
varying magnetic field, an emf is induced in the conductor.
According to Fleming’s right-hand rule, the direction of the
induced current changes whenever the direction of motion of the
conductor changes. Consider an armature rotating clockwise and
a conductor at the left moving upwards. When the armature
completes a half rotation, the direction of the motion of the
conductor will be reversed downward. Hence, the direction of
the current in every armature will be alternating. But with a split
ring commutator, connections of the armature conductors get
reversed when a current reversal occurs. Therefore, we get a
unidirectional current at the terminals.
DC Generators Winding
The armature winding is the most important part of the
rotating machine. It is the place where energy conversion takes
place, i.e., the mechanical energy is converted into electrical
energy, and the electrical energy is converted into mechanical
energy. The armature winding is mainly classified into types, i.e.,
the lap winding and the wave winding.
DC Generators: Lap Winding
In lap winding, the conductors are joined in such a way that
their parallel paths and poles are equal in number. The end of
each armature coil is connected to the adjacent segment on the
commutator. The number of brushes in the lap winding is
equal to the number of parallel paths, and these brushes are
equally divided into negative and positive polarity.
Types of Lap Winding
The lap winding is mainly used in low voltage, high
current machine applications. They are three types
1. Simplex Lap Winding
2. Duplex Lap Winding
3. Triplex Lap Winding
Types of Lap Winding Cont’d
1. Simplex Lap Winding: In simplex lap winding, the
terminating end of one coil is joined to the commutator
segment and the starting end of the next coil is placed
under the same pole. Also, the number of parallel paths is
similar to the number of poles of the windings.
Types of Lap Winding Cont’d
2. Duplex Winding: In duplex winding the number of parallel
paths between the pole is twice the number of poles. The
duplex lap winding is mainly used for heavy current
applications. Such type of winding is obtained by placing
the two similar winding on the same armature and
connecting the even number commutator bars to one
winding and the odd number to the second winding.
Types of Lap Winding
3. Triplex Lap Winding: In triplex lap winding the windings are
connected to the one-third of the commutator bars.
The lap winding has many paths and hence it is used for the
larger current applications. The only disadvantage of the lap
winding is that it requires many conductors which increase the
cost of the winding.
Forms of Lap Winding
If after passing one round, the
armature winding falls into a slot to
the left of its initial point, then the
winding is said to be retrogressive.