Numerical Simulation — Lesson 2

This lesson covers the analysis of an alternator's performance when subjected to a sudden three-phase short circuit. It delves into the applications of equations used in analyzing a three-phase short circuit of an alternator. The lesson explains the assumptions made for the analysis, the development of equations for the D and Q axis of the machine stator. It also discusses the concept of stator resistance and the impact of speed on the alternator's performance. It solves the numerical simulation of alternator and show the flow of current with short-circuit current, transient and subtransient region with the current waveforms. The lesson further elaborates the behavior of the alternator when it subjected to a short circuit with the IKD and IKQ currents.

Video Highlights

00:13 - Introduction
04:17 - Explanation of the determination of the short circuit current for three phase alternator
31:40 - Solving numerical example of alternator
36:15 - Calculation of flow of current and explanation of transient and subtransient region
47:16 - Explanation of the plot of IKD and IKQ

Key Takeaways

- The performance of an alternator when subjected to a sudden three-phase short circuit can be analyzed using specific equations.
- Assumptions such as fixed speed and zero stator resistance are made for the analysis.
- The expressions for the Laplace transforms or stator current D and Q axis are crucial in the analysis.
- The short circuit study impacts the system and can be considered a linear system.