4. The alternator voltage source – its limits
As we saw in section 2 , in the structure of the transmission grid, high-power synchronous alternators (P > 50 MW) are the main source of voltage.
In the following, we will describe a simplified electrical diagram of the synchronous alternator in steady state, in order to understand its impact on voltage regulation. The various operating limits of the alternator will then be explained.
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Electricity networks and applications
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
The alternator voltage source – its limits
A means of contractualizing voltage regulation: the UQ diagram
Bibliography
Regulations
Décret du 23 avril 2008 relatif aux prescriptions techniques de conception et de fonctionnement pour le raccordement d'installations de production d'énergie électrique aux réseaux publics d'électricité. Ministère de l'écologie, de l'énergie, du développement durable et de l'aménagement du territoire, décret n° 2008-386, NOR : DEVE0806640D.
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
