Transient Analysis of self excited Induction generator with ELC

Abstract

— Fast depletion of fossil fuels has drawn attention towards the use of nonconventional energy sources like wind, biomass, tidal/wave, and small hydro potential. In remote locations, harnessing of electrical energy from such local resources can be cheaper and easier compared to grid connection, which involves long transmission lines and associated losses. A micro-hydro system using natural hydro potential with minimal civil works is a strong candidate in this race. Uncontrolled low head turbines are prescribed for such applications. In this paper, a transient analysis of a self-excited induction generator (SEIG) with electronic load controller (ELC) utilized in stand-alone micro-hydro power generation employing uncontrolled turbines. In view of the need to fed single phase loads from such systems, the transient behavior due to switching in of such loads is of interest and is carried out here. A composite mathematical model of the total system has been implemented by combining the modeling of prime mover, SEIG, ELC, and load. Simulated results are matched with the experimental ones, obtained on a implemented prototype of an SEIG-ELC system for the starting of an IM and switching in a resistive load. To starting of an IM, a star/delta starter is utilized to avoid inrush current.