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MATEC Web of Conferences
Volume 57, 2016
4th International Conference on Advancements in Engineering & Technology (ICAET-2016)
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| Article Number | 01025 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Electronic & Electrical Engineering | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20165701025 | |
| Published online | 11 May 2016 | |
Experimental Evaluation of Performance of Constant Power Prime-Mover Driven Isolated 3-φ SEIG for Pico-Hydro Power Generation System in Remote Mountainous Region of Himalayas
1 Electrical Engineering Department, ABV Government IET Pragatinagar, Shimla, HP, India
2 Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Department, SLIET Longowal, Punjab, India
a Corresponding author: umeshrathore@sliet.ac.in
This paper presents the experimental evaluation of the performance of 3-φ self-excited induction generator (SEIG) suitable for pico-hydro power generation system feeding domestic load in remote mountainous region. The use of induction generators is most suitable for renewable energy conversion systems due to their enormous advantages over conventional synchronous generators. Important features of induction generators include the simplicity in construction, ruggedness, simplified control, ease in maintenance and small size per generated kW. The performance characteristics of 3-φ SEIG feeding isolated load are evaluated using MATLAB-Simulink model based on the prevalent renewable energy sources inputs and loading conditions in mountainous terrain of Himalayas. The results are validated using an experimental set-up comprising of 3-φ, 3 HP induction motor run as 3- φ induction generator driven by 5HP, 4-pole DC shunt motor acting as prime-mover.
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