Reactances of Salient Pole Synchronous Machines - II — Lesson 2

This lesson covers the detailed analysis of the equations for the salient pole alternator. It explains the reduction of these equations to an equivalent electrical circuit for both the D and Q axis. The lesson further elaborates on the concept of flux linkage along the direct and quadrature axis. It also discusses the derivation of a function of the excitations for the circuit part. The lesson concludes with the simplification of these expressions for further analysis of the performance of synchronous machines.

Video Highlights

00:13 - Introduction
03:52 - Detailed analysis of the D axis equivalent circuit
06:09 - Explanation of the numerator term
08:42 - Explanation of the simplification of the S cube term
16:58 - Explanation of the simplification of the L Square term
33:40 - Explanation of the equivalent circuit for the Q axis

Key Takeaways

- The equations for the salient pole alternator can be reduced to an equivalent electrical circuit for both the D and Q axis.
- The concept of flux linkage along the direct and quadrature axis is crucial in understanding these equations.
- These expressions can be simplified for further analysis of the performance of synchronous machines.