Distributed generation: induction and permanent magnet generators

Distributed power generation is a technology that could help to enable efficient, renewable energy production both in the developed and developing world. It includes all use of small electric power generators, whether located on the utility system, at the site of a utility customer, or at an isolated site not connected to the power grid. Induction generator (IG) is the most commonly used and cheapest technology, compatible with renewable energy resources. Permanent magnet (PM) generators have traditionally been avoided due to high fabrication costs; however, compared with IGs they are more rel.

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5.4 Self-regulated SEIG for Single-Phase Loads

Distributed Generation; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the Authors; 1 Distributed Generation; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Reasons for DG; 1.3 Technical Impacts of DG; 1.3.1 DG Technologies; 1.3.2 Thermal Issues; 1.3.3 Voltage Profile Issues; 1.3.4 Fault-Level Contributions; 1.3.5 Harmonics and Interactions with Loads; 1.3.6 Interactions Between Generating Units; 1.3.7 Protection Issues; 1.4 Economic Impact of DG; 1.5 Barriers to DG Development; 1.6 Renewable Sources of Energy; 1.7 Renewable Energy Economics; 1.8 Interconnection; 1.8.1 Interconnection Standardization

1.8.2 Rate Design1.9 Recommendations and Guidelines for DG Planning; 1.10 Summary; References; 2 Generators; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Synchronous Generator; 2.2.1 Permanent Magnet Materials; 2.2.2 Permanent Magnet Generator; 2.3 Induction Generator; 2.3.1 Three-Phase IGs and SEIGs; 2.3.2 Single-Phase IGs and SEIGs; 2.4 Doubly Fed Induction Generator; 2.4.1 Operation; 2.4.2 Recent Work; 2.5 Summary; References; 3 Three-Phase IG Operating on a Single-Phase Power System; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Phase Balancing using Passive Circuit Elements; 3.2.1 Analysis of IG with Phase Converters

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