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Synchronization, Speed Control & Load Sharing

Synchronization is the process of matching the frequency and phase of two alternating current power sources before connecting them together. There are several conditions that must be met for generators to operate in parallel, including having equal voltages, the same phase sequence, and a phase difference of zero. The general procedure for synchronizing a generator involves adjusting its voltage and frequency to match the running system, verifying the phase sequence, and closing the connecting switch when the phase angles are equal. Speed governors control the generator's fuel input to maintain synchronous speed and frequency, while automatic voltage regulators control the field excitation to maintain voltage and reactive power sharing between generators.

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Synchronization, Speed Control & Load Sharing

Synchronization is the process of matching the frequency and phase of two alternating current power sources before connecting them together. There are several conditions that must be met for generators to operate in parallel, including having equal voltages, the same phase sequence, and a phase difference of zero. The general procedure for synchronizing a generator involves adjusting its voltage and frequency to match the running system, verifying the phase sequence, and closing the connecting switch when the phase angles are equal. Speed governors control the generator's fuel input to maintain synchronous speed and frequency, while automatic voltage regulators control the field excitation to maintain voltage and reactive power sharing between generators.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF

SYNCHRONIZATION SPEED
CONTROL & LOAD SHARING
Confidence Power Bogura Limited
&
Confidence Power Bogura Unit-2 Limited
WHAT IS SYNCHRONIZATION /
PARALLEL OPERATION?
In Electrical Engineering,
Synchronization or Paralleling is the process of matching two or more
alternating current electric power systems or sources before
exchanging AC power within them.

In another scene,
The operation of connecting an alternator in parallel with another
alternator or with common bus-bars is known as Synchronizing.
TYPES OF SYNCHRONIZATION
 Grid Synchronization
 One or more Generators have to be paralleled with the Grid or Mains
line.
 There is no any control over base power whose parameters are to be
taken as reference.
 This type of synchronization is challenging compared to non-grid
synchronization.
 Example: Power Plant Synchronization with grid.

 Non-Grid Synchronization
Two or more Generators are being paralleled in a common bus.
There is control over base power whose parameters are to be taken
as reference.
This type of synchronization is easier than Grid Synchronization.
Example: Generator Synchronization at factories, garments etc.
THERE ARE SEVERAL MAJOR ADVANTAGES
OF GENERATORS OPERATING IN PARALLEL
Several generators can supply a bigger load than one
machine by itself.
A failure of a single generator does not result in a total
power loss to the load increasing reliability of the power
system.
For preventive maintenance, one or more of the
Generators can be removed form the system without
interrupting the load.
More efficient then single generator operating alone.
CONDITIONS FOR PARALLEL OPERATION
1. The rms line voltages of the two generators must be
equal.
2. The two generators must have the same phase
sequence.
3. The Phase angles of both the generator terminal
voltages must be same. Which means the phase
difference between the two generator voltage must be
zero.
4. The frequency of the new generator, called oncoming
generator, must be slightly higher than the frequency
of the running system.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR PARALLELING
GENERATORS
Firstly

• Using Voltmeters & Ammeters, the Field


Current IF of the oncoming generator
should be adjusted until its terminal
voltage is equal to the line voltage of
the running system.

• Which is actually the Field Excitation.


GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR PARALLELING
GENERATORS
Secondly
• Phase sequence of the oncoming generator must
be compared to the phase sequence of the
running system.

The Phase sequence can be checked by-


Phase Sequence Meter
Three-Light-Bulb Method

If not then interchange the 2 phases of oncoming


generator to make the phase sequence same.
Waveform: Phase Sequence
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR PARALLELING
GENERATORS
Thirdly
• Frequency of the oncoming generator is adjusted to
be slightly higher than the frequency of the running
system.
So that when it is connected, it will come on the line
supplying power as a generator instead of consuming
power as a motor.

• This is done by watching a frequency meter until the


frequencies are close.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR PARALLELING
GENERATORS
Finally
• Once the frequencies are very nearly equal, the voltages in the two systems will change phase with respect to
each other very slowly.
 The phase changes are observed, and when the phase angles are equal, the switch connecting the two systems
together is shut.
Frequency adjusted

Voltage adjusted
After Frequency &
Voltage being adjusted,
Phase difference
becomes zero.
METHODS OF
SYNCHRONIZING
1. Three Dark Lamp Method
2. Two Bright and One Dark Method
3. Synchroscope

(A) Three Dark Lamp Method


SYNCHRONOSC
OPE
A synchroscope is a meter that measures the
difference in phase angle between the a phases
of the two systems.

 The rate of rotation of the pointer indicates the


amount of frequency difference between the
alternators.

 The dial shows the phase difference between


the two a phases, with 0 (meaning in phase) at
the top & 180° at the bottom.
SYNCHRONOSC
OPE
 The direction of the rotation indicates whether
the oncoming frequency is higher or lower
then the existing alternator.

 If the oncoming generator or system is faster


than the running system (the desired
situation), then the phase angle advances and
the synchroscope needle rotates clockwise.

 If the oncoming machine is slower, the needle


rotates counterclockwise.
SYNCHRONOSC
OPE
• When the synchroscope needle is in the vertical position, the
voltages are in phase, and the switch can be shut to connect the
systems.
• In large generators belonging to power systems, this whole process of
paralleling a new generator to the line is automated, and a computer does this
job.
SPEED CONTROL & LOAD
SHARING
Load Sharing is controlled by the following two things:

1. Speed Governor
• Control the Fuel Injector
 Maintain Synchronous Speed as well as Frequency (Hz)
 Maintain Active/Real Power (MW)

1. AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator)


• Control the Field Excitation
 Maintain Terminal Voltage (KV)
 Maintain Reactive Power (MVAR)
SPEED CONTROL & LOAD
SHARING
 The frequency and terminal voltage of the generator are
controlled by the system to which it is connected.

 The governor set points of the generator control the real


power supplied by the generator to the system.

 The field current in the generator controls the reactive


power supplied by the generator to the system.
UNDERSTANDING OF SYNC.
CONTROL SYSTEM

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