Show that an alternator running in parallel on constant-voltage and frequency bus-bars has a natural time period of oscillation. Deduce a formula for the time of one complete oscillation and calculate its value for a 5000-kVA, 3-phase, 10,000-V machine running at 1500 r.p.m. on constant 50-Hz bus-bars. The moment of inertia of the whole moving system is 14,112 kg-m2 and the steady short-circuit is five times the normal full-load value. ANSWER IS [1.33 second]

Show that an alternator running in parallel on constant-voltage and frequency bus-bars has a natural time period of oscillation. Deduce a formula for the time of one complete oscillation and calculate its value for a 5000-kVA, 3-phase, 10,000-V machine running at 1500 r.p.m. on constant 50-Hz bus-bars. The moment of inertia of the whole moving system is 14,112 kg-m2 and the steady short-circuit is five times the normal full-load value. ANSWER IS [1.33 second]

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter6: Power Flows

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.45P

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