Section outline


  • Lecture Objectives:

    • To teach the students about the vector diagram and parallel operation of synchronous generator so as to they can operate the machines in parallel in the real world.


    Lecture Outcomes:

    At the end of this lecture the student will be able to :

    • Understand the vector diagram of synchronous generator
    • Understand the necessity of parallel operation
    • Learn about the conditions of parallel operation
    • Learn about the procedure of parallel operation


    Lecture Contents:

    • Advantage of parallel operation
    • Condition of parallel operation
    • Three light bulb method for synchronization
    • Operation of synchroscope
    • Synchronizing current and power
    • vector diagram