Design and Application of Modern Synchronous Generator Excitation Systems

<p><b>Uses real world case studies to present the key technologies of design and application of the synchronous generator excitation system</b></p> <p>This book systematically introduces the important technologies of design and application of the synchronous generator excitation system, including the three-phase bridge rectifier circuit, diode rectifier for separate excitation, brushless excitation system and the static self-stimulation excitation system. It fuses discussions on specific topics and basic theories, providing a detailed description of the theories essential for synchronous generators in the analysis of excitation systems.</p> <p><i>Design and Application of Modern Synchronous Generator Excitation Systems </i>provides a cutting-edge examination of excitation system, addressing conventional hydro-turbines, pumped storage units, steam turbines, and nuclear power units. It looks at the features and performance of the excitation system of the 700MW hydro-turbine deployed at the Three Gorges Hydropower Plant spanning the Yangtze River in China, as well as the working principle and start-up procedure of the static frequency converter (SFC) of pumped storage units. It also expounds on the composition of the excitation transformer, power rectifier, de-excitation equipment, and automatic excitation regulator—in addition to the performance features of the excitation system of conventional 600/1000MW turbines and the excitation system of the 1000MW nuclear power unit.</p> <ul> <li>Presents cutting-edge technologies of the excitation system from a unique engineering perspective</li> <li>Offers broad appeal to power system engineers who require a better understanding of excitation systems</li> <li>Addresses hydro-turbines, pumped storage units, steam turbines, and nuclear power units</li> <li>Provides an interdisciplinary examination of a range of applications</li> <li>Written by a senior expert in the area of excitation systems</li> </ul> <p>Written by an author with over 50 years’ experience, <i>Design and Application of Modern Synchronous Generator Excitation </i>Systems is an excellent text that offers an interdisciplinary exposition for professionals, researchers, and academics alike. </p>