Η δυναμική ανάλυση των ηλεκτρικών μηχανών αποτελεί ένα πολύ σημαντικό πεδίο της μελέτης των ηλεκτρομηχανικών συστημάτων. Στην παρούσα διπλωματική θα ασχοληθούμε με τη δυναμική ανάλυση της σύγχρονης μηχανής που συναντάμε στην μετατροπή μεγάλης ποσότητας μηχανικής ενέργειας σε ηλεκτρική. Στόχος της παρούσας διπλωματικής είναι η μελέτη της συμπεριφοράς της σύγχρονης μηχανής σε περίπτωση μεταβατικών φαινόμενων, καθώς, επίσης, ο προσδιορισμός των μεγεθών, των παραμέτρων και των σταθερών χρόνου της μηχανής, που καθορίζουν τη συμπεριφορά της, στην περίπτωση τέτοιων φαινομένων. Οι χαρακτηριστικές παράμετροι των μεταβατικών και υπομεταβατικών αντιδράσεων και των σταθερών χρόνου της σύγχρονης μηχανής που επιχειρήθηκαν να προσδιοριστούν, χρησιμοποιούνται εδώ και 75 χρόνια, ώστε να δίνουν μια πρώτη προσέγγιση του μεγέθους των ρευμάτων βραχυκυκλώματος καθώς και το ρυθμό με τον οποίο αυτά μειώνονται. Επιπροσθέτως, η γνώση των μεγεθών αυτών δίνει τη δυνατότητα υπολογισμού των μηχανικών καταπονήσεων των τυλιγμάτων του στάτη που είναι αποτέλεσμα των υπερβολικών ρευμάτων που διαρρέουν τη μηχανή κατά τη διάρκεια ηλεκτρικών διαταραχών που υφίστανται οι ακροδέκτες της. / The dynamic analysis of electrical machines constitutes a very important field of the study of electromechanical systems. In the present project we will deal with the dynamic analysis of synchronous machine that we meet in the transformation of mechanical energy into electrical. The goal of present thesis is the study of the behavior of synchronous machine in case of transient phenomena and the determination of the parameters and time constants that determine its operation in such phenomena. The characteristic parameter of transient and subtransient reactances and time constants of synchronous machines that we tried to determine, have been used about 75 years, and for many purposes. Initially, such reactances and time constants were calculated to give both machine designers, and users, of synchronous machines a first-hand knowledge of-short-circuit current magnitudes and their rate of change. Such magnitudes are important in establishing switchgear fault rating. This knowledge also enables mechanical stresses to be calculated between armature winding resulting from excessive currents that occur during electrical disturbances at or near the synchronous machines terminals. In addition, protective schemes could be devised so that relays could be correctly calibrated to trip armature or field circuit breakers, and thus remove faulted machines from the power systems.

Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία εκπονήθηκε στο τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Τεχνολογίας υπολογιστών του πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και το θέμα της αφορά τη μελέτη σφαλμάτων στο δρομέα τριφασικής σύγχρονης μηχανής έκτυπων πόλων με τη δημιουργία δισδιάστατου μοντέλου πεπερασμένων στοιχείων. Σκοπός της διπλωματικής εργασίας είναι η ανάλυση της λειτουργίας τριφασικού σύγχρονου κινητήρα έκτυπων πόλων κατά την ασύγχρονη εκκίνηση του σε τρείς περιπτώσεις, με σφάλμα σε μία μπάρα ενός έκτυπου πόλου, στο δακτύλιο βραχυκύκλωσης και χωρίς κανένα σφάλμα και σύγκριση των αποτελεσμάτων. Για την σχεδίαση του μοντέλου του τριφασικού κινητήρα χρησιμοποιήθηκαν τα κατασκευαστικά στοιχεία μιας πραγματικής τριφασικής μηχανής πού προορίζεται για λειτουργία σε υδροηλεκτρικό σταθμό παραγωγής ενέργειας με τη δυνατότητα λειτουργίας σαν αντλία. Για την κατασκευή και εξομοίωση του μοντέλου στις δύο διαστάσεις χρησιμοποιήθηκε το λογισμικό Opera-2d, το οποίο χρησιμοποιεί την μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων, μια αριθμητική μέθοδο για να προσομοιώσει τη φυσική λειτουργία των ηλεκτρικών μηχανών. Για την επιτυχία του μοντέλου χρειάστηκαν αρκετές μετρήσεις και υπολογισμοί από τα δεδομένα που είχαμε τα οποία δεν παραθέτονται. Με την περάτωση του μοντέλου εξομοιώθηκαν διαφορετικές λειτουργίες στη μόνιμη κατάσταση για εξακρίβωση της ακρίβειας του μοντέλου που κατασκευάσαμε. Η διπλωματική εργασία χωρίζεται σε πέντε κεφάλαια, όπου αρχικά στο πρώτο κεφάλαιο γίνεται μια γενική περιγραφή των βασικών εννοιών της ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας και των βασικών αρχών που διέπουν την κατασκευή και λειτουργία των σύγχρονων μηχανών και γενικότερα των τριφασικών σύγχρονων μηχανών έκτυπων πόλων. Στο κεφάλαιο 2 εξηγείται πιο αναλυτικά η λειτουργία του τριφασικού σύγχρονου κινητήρα και οι μέθοδοι της εκκίνησης του με έμφαση στην ασύγχρονη εκκίνηση. Επίσης παρουσιάζονται μερικά δεδομένα γενικά γύρω από τους υδροηλεκτρικούς σταθμούς και τον τρόπο λειτουργίας τους. Στη συνέχεια στο κεφάλαιο 3 δίνονται επιγραμματικά τα κυρίως βήματα που ακολουθήσαμε κατά την σχεδίαση του μοντέλου πεπερασμένων στοιχείων μαζί με τα σχέδια των τμημάτων του κινητήρα και τα κυριότερα παράθυρα ελέγχου του λογισμικού Opera-2d. Στο κεφάλαιο 4 δίνονται τα βήματα και τα παράθυρα ελέγχου για τις παραμέτρους της ανάλυσης και παρουσιάζονται τα αποτελέσματα των εξομοιώσεων που για τις τρείς περιπτώσεις τους υγιούς μοντέλου, του μοντέλου με σπασμένη μπάρα και το μοντέλο με σφάλμα στο δακτύλιο βραχυκύκλωσης. Στο τέλος του κεφαλαίου 4 εξάγονται τα συμπεράσματα μας για την ασύγχρονη εκκίνηση του σύγχρονου κινητήρα και πως αυτή επηρεάζεται από τα σφάλματα σε μία μπάρα βραχυκύκλωσης και στο δακτύλιο βραχυκύκλωσης. / This thesis was produced in the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Patras and involves the study of rotor errors in a three phase synchronous motor with salient poles with the help of finite element analysis. The purpose of this thesis is the monitoring of a three-phase synchronous motor with salient poles during asynchronous starting, with one broken bar, broken ring and in a healthy state for comparing the results. For the design of the motor we used the machine data of a real motor which is used in a pumped storage hydroelectric generator. For the creation of the model in two dimensions we used the software Opera-2d, which uses the finite element method to simulate the operation of electric machines. For the success of the design, a number of measurements and calculations was taken from the machine data which are not included in the thesis. Also, after the completion of the model, we run simulations in steady state to verify that the model was running according to designer parameters. The thesis is divided in five chapters. In the first chapter there is a general description of the basic knowledge of electric energy and the principles regarding the construction and operation of synchronous machines and in particular three-phase synchronous machines with salient poles. In chapter 2 there is a more detailed description of the operating characteristics of a three-phased synchronous motor and the starting methods, with emphasis at asynchronous starting. Additionally, there is some information regarding hydro-generator stations. Chapter 3 shows the main steps followed during the design stage of the model and it includes images of the main parts of the motor and the control windows of the software Opera-2d. Chapter 4 starts by showing the main steps and control windows for the analysis parameters and this is followed by the results of the simulations for the three cases: healthy motor, with broken bar and with broken ring. Finally the conclusions for the asynchronous starting of a synchronous motor and how it is affected by a broken bar and a broken ring at the rotor, are presented at the end of chapter 4.

Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία εκπονήθηκε στο τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και το θέμα αφορά την μελέτη της σύγχρονης μηχανής με έκτυπους πόλους και τον υπολογισμό παραμέτρων της με την μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων. Σκοπός της διπλωματικής εργασίας είναι ο υπολογισμός των επαγωγιμοτήτων της σύγχρονης μηχανής με έκτυπους πόλους. Πιο συγκεκριμένα θα υπολογίσουμε τις αυτεπαγωγιμότητες και τις αμοιβαίες επαγωγιμότητες του στάτη και του δρομέα. Για την σχεδίαση του μοντέλου της τριφασικής σύγχρονης μηχανής χρησιμοποιήθηκαν τα κατασκευαστικά στοιχεία μιας πραγματικής τριφασικής μηχανής που προορίζεται για λειτουργία σε υδροηλεκτρικό σταθμό παραγωγής ενέργειας. Για την κατασκευή και εξομοίωση του μοντέλου στις δύο διαστάσεις χρησιμοποιήθηκε το λογισμικό Opera-2d, το οποίο χρησιμοποιεί την μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων, μια αριθμητική μέθοδο για να προσομοιώσει τη φυσική λειτουργία των ηλεκτρικών μηχανών. Για την επιτυχία του μοντέλου χρειάστηκαν αρκετές μετρήσεις και υπολογισμοί από τα δεδομένα που είχαμε τα οποία δεν παραθέτονται. Με την περάτωση του μοντέλου εξομοιώθηκαν διαφορετικές λειτουργίες στη μόνιμη κατάσταση για εξακρίβωση της ακρίβειας του μοντέλου που κατασκευάσαμε. Η διπλωματική εργασία χωρίζεται σε τέσσερα κεφάλαια. Στο πρώτο κεφάλαιο γίνεται μια αναφορά στις βασικές αρχές που διέπουν την κατασκευή και λειτουργία των σύγχρονων μηχανών και ειδικότερα τις τριφασικές σύγχρονες μηχανές με έκτυπους πόλους. Στο δεύτερο κεφάλαιο αναφέρουμε την θεωρία του ηλεκτρομαγνητισμού πάνω στην οποία βασίζονται οι υπολογισμοί που υλοποιούμε με την χρήση του Opera 2d. Αναλύουμε την μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων που χρησιμοποιούμε για να κάνουμε τους υπολογισμούς. Στο τρίτο κεφάλαιο κάνουμε μια σύντομη αναφορά στην θεωρία των σύγχρονων μηχανών για τις αμοιβαίες επαγωγιμότητες και αυτεπαγωγιμότητες του δρομέα και του στάτη. Στο τελευταίο κεφάλαιο παρουσιάζουμε τα πειράματα που διεξήγαμε για να υπολογίσουμε τις επαγωγιμότητες του στάτη και του δρομέα της σύγχρονης μηχανής. Στην τελευταία παράγραφο υπολογίζουμε κάποιες επαγωγιμότητες και αντιστάσεις με την βοήθεια αναλυτικών τύπων που βασίζονται στην θεωρία των σύγχρονων μηχανών και συγκρίνουμε τα αποτελέσματα με αυτά του κατασκευαστή. / This thesis was produced in the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Patrai and involves the study of synchronous machine with salient pole and with the help of finite element analysis. The aim of the thesis is to calculate inductances of synchronous machine with salient pole. We will calculate mutual and self inductances of stator and rotor. To design the motor, machine data of a real motor, used to pump a storage hydroelectric generator, were used. The software Opera-2d was used to create the model in two dimensions. The software uses the finite element method to simulate the operation of electric machines. To ensure the motor design is suitable for the aim of the thesis, a number of measurements and calculations were made from the machine data which are not included as they are beyond the scope of this thesis. Also, after completing the model, simulations were run in steady state to verify that the model was running according to designed parameters. The thesis is structured in four chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the literature review where there is the principles regarding the construction and operation of synchronous machines and in particular three-phase synchronous machines with salient poles. In chapter 2, we refer to the theory of electromagnetism based on the calculations that we implement using the Opera 2d.We analyze finite element method which we use for calculations. In chapter 3, we make a brief reference to theory of synchronous machine for mutual and self inductances of rotor and stator. In the last chapter we present experiments we had to compute inductances of stator and rotor of synchronous machine. In last paragraph we compute some inductances and resistances with analytical formulas based on the theory of synchronous machine and compare our results with those of the manufacturer.

Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία πραγματεύεται τη μελέτη μιας διάταξης ανεμογεννήτριας με σύγχρονη μηχανή με μόνιμους μαγνήτες η οποία συνδέεται μέσω dc διασύνδεσης με το δίκτυο. Τη dc διασύνδεση τη δημιουργεί ένας dc πυκνωτής και από την πλευρά της μηχανής υπάρχει ένας ac/dc πλήρως ελεγχόμενος ανορθωτής ισχύος ενώ από την πλευρά του δικτύου βρίσκεται ένας dc/ac πλήρως ελεγχόμενος αντιστροφέας ισχύος. Σκοπός της εργασίας είναι αρχικά να μελετήσουμε θεωρητικά το συνολικό σύστημα της ανεμογεννήτριας χρησιμοποιώντας το μετασχηματισμό Park για τη μοντελοποίηση του στο d-q πλαίσιο αναφοράς. Στη συνέχεια προχωρούμε στον υπολογισμό των εξισώσεων στο χώρο κατάστασης και τελικά προτείνουμε ένα σύστημα ελέγχου το οποίο βασίζεται στους PI ελεγκτές. Τέλος, προσομοιώνουμε το παραπάνω σύστημα με τη βοήθεια της εφαρμογής Simulink του λογισμικού MATLAB και μελετώντας τα αποτελέσματα, εξάγουμε τα ανάλογα συμπεράσματα. / This thesis deals with the study of a wind turbine device with a permanent magnet synchronous machine which is connected with the grid side via a dc interconnection. The dc link is created by a dc capacitor and on the machine side there is an ac / dc power converter while on the grid side there is a dc / ac power converter, both of which are totally controlled. Aim of this thesis is to study the complete wind turbine system in the d-q rotating vertical axes system through the Park transformation. Then we calculate the state space equations and propose a control system based on PI controllers. Finally, we simulate the complete system with the MATLAB Simulink and having studied the results, we draw conclusions.

Orientador: Madson Cortes de Almeida / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-19T06:23:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Calsan_Marcelo_M.pdf: 3838681 bytes, checksum: 90e2461469f022ac1f0a18f89b60e6e9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: Nesta dissertação de Mestrado, apresenta-se um estudo detalhado sobre o desempenho dinâmico de sistemas de excitação para geradores síncronos em plantas de geração distribuída. Fora concebida uma planta e esta conectada a uma rede de distribuição com características de geração descentralizada ou distribuída. São utilizados aqui os modelos matemáticos da Norma IEEE 421.5 - IEEE DC1A, AC1A, ST1A e ST2A - e diversos estudos de estabilidade são realizados no intuito de se acompanhar o desempenho destes sistemas de excitação frente a alguns fatores como: Potência Crítica, Tempo Crítico de eliminação de Falta, níveis de curto-circuito no ponto de conexão entre as redes de distribuição e subtransmissão, relação X/R da rede e, por fim, a verificação de perfil de tensão em tomadas de carga dinâmica leve e pesada foi considerada, nas situações de operação em paralelo com a rede e operação isolada. Dados atualizados sobre os custos das diversas configurações são apresentados e em conjunto com os resultados dos estudos realizados, propõe-se qual (is) configuração (ões) pode(m) ser a(s) mais adequada(s) para plantas com esta característica de geração descentralizada / Abstract: In this dissertation, a detailed dynamic performance study on excitation systems for synchronous generators in plants of Embedded Generation is presented. It's been conceived a plant and this interconnected to a distribution grid with embedded or distributed generation characteristics. IEEE 421.5 Std. mathematical models are used here: IEEE DC1A, AC1A, ST1A and ST2A compound - and diverse stability studies are carried through with intention of following these systems performance front to some factors as: critical power, critical fault-clearing time, short-circuit levels at distribution net and transmission net interconnection, grid X/R relation. Finally terminal voltage profile during load disturbances is taken in consideration for parallel with grid and island mode. Up-to-date cost data are presented and added to the technical performance in order to indicate the better configuration for plants with this characteristic of decentralized generation / Mestrado / Energia Eletrica / Mestre em Engenharia Elétrica

The number of electrical machines used in modern road-vehicles is continuously increasing to meet regulatory requirements regarding safety and efficiency, as well as consumer expectations in terms of comfort. For auxiliary applications, such as cooling fan or pumps, permanent-magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) are extensively used owing to their high power density. This thesis focuses on the modelling aspects of PMSMs, with a particular focus on finite-element and reduced-order models to be used in system-level simulations. 2-D and 3-D parametric finite-element (FE) models are developed, allowing to compute irreversible demagnetization in addition to the standard quantities such as torque, back electromotive force and flux-linkages. The effects of magnet overhang on the performance of an interior PMSM is briefly discussed. Using the FE model, a reduced-order lookup-table (LUT) based electromagnetic model, having similar accuracy as FE analysis, is then developed. Coupled to a mechanical state-space representation obtained from a modal FE analysis, the final model allows to compute electromagnetic induced vibrations under pulse width modulation supply. The validation of the complete workflow is carried out on a 12slot-10pole PMSM used to drive a cooling fan. After fitting the damping coefficient in the structural state-space model, the results are in agreement with the experimental results. Due to the usage of LUTs, the simulation time is low compared to a pure FE analysis. This allows the model to be used to optimize low noise control strategies. To conclude this thesis, the parametric FE model is used in an optimization routine to minimize the cost and vibrations of the motor, whilst satisfying the working points. / Doctorat en Sciences de l'ingénieur et technologie / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

Power grids constitute an essential infrastructure providing and distributing electrical energy. The grid structure is currently subject to rapid changes due to the integration of renewable energy sources. In this development one is confronted with several challenges and opportunities as, for instance, the reduction of inertial masses in the system, the strongly increasing decentralisation of generators, and the fluctuating power feed-in by generators relying on renewable energy sources. In this thesis, models are studied that describe the non-linear power-grid dynamics in the presence of fluctuating power feed-in from renewable energy sources, primarily wind turbines. Realistic features of wind-power feed-in are captured by using real data measured at a research platform located in the North Sea. This approach is applied to test systems provided by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), in which one conventional generator is replaced by a wind turbine. It is found that so-called dead ends and other weakly coupled network parts are particularly prone to power fluctuations and perturbations. In contrast to previous studies, the often pronounced heterogeneities of the power grid elements are taken into account when solving the non-linear power-flow and swing equations. Also reactances between locations of power generation and power feed-in are considered, which causes the link topology in the power grid to correspond to a full graph, where all nodes are effectively connected. Both the grid heterogeneities and the additional generator reactances have a decisive impact on power grid stability. Some structures considered as particularly stable in simplified models are prone to perturbations when utilising the more realistic model and vice versa. By the analysis of various quantities characterising functional grid operation, it is shown that a reliable assessment of power grid stability requires the consideration of heterogeneities and generator reactances.

The present work studies the disturbances created in the electric system of a pumped storage power plant, which is an hydraulic generation facility where the machines can work as turbines or pumps, by the operation of a static frequency converter (SFC). The SFC is used for starting the synchronous machines at the station when in the pump mode. During the starting process several equipment is connected to the SFC being possible to get affected by the disturbances generated. These disturbances mainly include the creation of transient overvoltages during the commutation of the semiconductor devices of the SFC and the introduction of harmonics in the network currents and voltages. This work analyzes the possible effects of the SFC operation over the station equipment based on computer simulations. For this purpose, the complete system was modeled and the starting process simulated in a computer transient simulator program. The work begins with a general review of the effects of electric disturbances over high voltage equipment and in particular of the disturbances generated by power electronics conversion equipment. Then the models for the different kind of equipment present in the system are discussed and formulated. The control system that governs the operation of the SFC during the starting process is analyzed later as well as the operation conditions. Once the model of the system is set up, the harmonic analysis of the electric network is done by frequency domain and time domain methods. Time domain methods are also employed for the analysis of the commutation transient produced by the SFC operation. Finally, the simulation results are used to evaluate the impact of the SFC operation on the station equipment, especially on the generator step up transformer. / Master of Science

Thesis (PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2011. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The focus of this thesis is on the optimal design, control and evaluation of 3-phase permanent magnet radial flux synchronous machines with non-overlapping, concentrated-coil, double layer stator windings for EV hub drive applications. A simple analytical method is developed that can be used as a first design tool. The method uses and predicts the MMF harmonic content for a certain pole-slot combination as well as the harmonic content for the air gap permeance function. These harmonics are then used to calculate the torque and torque ripple of machines with large stator slot openings and surface mounted permanent magnets. A different approach to calculate the iron, stator copper eddy current and magnet losses is presented. This method specifically looks at the machine during field weakening operation when the flux paths are changing in the machine. Flux density information throughout the machine is extracted from a series of static FE solutions, to calculate the losses and to combine this with an empirical formula. Some machine topology choices are compared for use as hub drives in small electric ve- hicles. The parameters that influence the machine design are discussed and evaluated after a multidimensional design optimization is done and an efficient control algorithm is imple- mented. The algorithm works through the entire operating speed range and make use of, automatically generated, 2D look up tables to determine the correct current reference. A stator lamination design is proposed, that combines the use of rectangular preformed coils and semi-closed stator slots. Two prototype machines, one with a good winding factor and the other with a low winding factor, are built and compared. The manufacturing and testing of the two prototype machines are described and shown in detail. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die fokus van hierdie tesis is op die optimale ontwerp, beheer en evaluasie van 3-fase per- manent magneet radiale vloed sinchroon masjiene met nie-oorvleuelende, gekonsentreerde, dubbel laag stator wikkelinge vir EV hub motor toepassings. ’n Eenvoudige analitiese metode is ontwikkel wat as ’n eerste ontwerp gereedskap stuk gebruik kan word. Die metode gebruik en voorspel die MMF se frekwensie inhoud vir ’n sekere pool-gleuf kombinasie sowel as die frekwensie inhoud vir die lug spleet permeansie funksie. Hierdie frekwensie inhoud word dan gebruik om die draaimoment en draaimoment riffel van masjiene met groot stator gleuf openinge en oppervlak magnete te voorspel. ’n Ander benadering om yster, stator koper werwel stroom en magneet verliese te bepaal word voorgestel. Hierdie metode kyk spesifiek na masjiene onder veld verswakking beheer wanneer die vloed paaie verander vanaf die normale. Die vloeddigtheid, regdeur die masjien, word verkry deur om van ’n reeks statiese eindige element oplossings gebruik te maak en dit te kombineer met ’n empiriese verliesberekening. Die parameters wat die masjienontwerp beïnvloed, word bespreek en geëvalueer na ’n mul- tidimensionele ontwerp optimering gedoen is en ’n effektiewe beheer algoritme geïmplimen- teer is. Die algoritme werk vir enige spoed en is gebaseer op die outomaties gegenereerde 2D opsoek tabelle wat die korrekte stroomverwysing gee. ’n Stator laminasie ontwerp word voorgestel wat die gebruik van vooraf vervaardigde spoele en gedeeltelik toe stator gleuwe moontlik maak. Twee prototipe masjiene, een met ’n goeie windingsfaktor en een met ’n swakker windingsfaktor is gebou en vergelyk. Die ver- vaardiging en toetsing van die twee prototipe masjiene word in detail beskryf en gewys.

Hydropower research is often perceived to be an old and exhausted field of study but with ageing equipment and the need for more intermittent operation caused by an increased share of other renewable energy sources new challenges lie ahead. The main focus of this dissertation are the electromagnetic forces resulting from nonuniform air gap flux, whether it be caused by rotor eccentricity or a faulty field winding. Results are predominantly obtained from measurements on an experimental generator and numerical simulations. With the computational capacity available today it is possible to numerically analyse physical phenomena that previously could only be studied with analytical tools. Numerical models can also be expanded to encompass more than one aspect of generator operation in coupled field-circuit models without model complexity surpassing computer capability. Three studies of unbalanced magnetic pull, UMP, in synchronous salient pole generators constitute the main part of this thesis. The first is a study of how parallel stator circuits affect the unbalanced magnetic pull caused by rotor eccentricity. Depending on the relationship between the geometry of the separate circuits and the direction of the eccentricity it was found that parallel circuits could reduce the UMP substantially. Secondly, an investigation of the effect of damper winding configuration on UMP was performed. The results showed that damper winding resistivity and the distance between the damper bars in a pole determine the effectiveness of the damper winding in reducing the UMP. Simulations of a production machine indicate that the reduction can be substantial from damper windings with low resistivity. The third study analyses the consequences of field winding interturn short circuits. Apart from a resulting rotating unbalanced magnetic pull it is found that the unaffected poles with the same polarity as the affected pole experience an increase in flux density. In a fourth article a new stand still frequency response, SSFR, test method including measurements of damper winding voltage and current is presented. It is found that the identified models are capable of predicting the stator to damper transfer function both with and without the damper winding measurements included.