Synchronous machines provide a practical way to control reactive power
consumption of a plant. One of the main advantages of using synchronous motors
in a plant is their ability to generate reactive power for plant loads.
A new control scheme for synchronous motor excitation systems is
developed to automate reactive power consumption. The system performs adaptive
control based on the real time data and keeps the power factor within a specified
range. The system can also be used to improve voltage drop during large induction
motor starts.
Power system behavior as a result of applying the adaptive control is
studied under different operating scenarios using power system analysis software.
Results and conclusions are based on mathematical simulation and experimental
measurements of a prototype system. / Graduation date: 2003
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/31548 |
| Date | 25 June 2002 |
| Creators | Al Hamrani, Majed M. |
| Contributors | Von Jouanne, Annette |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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