Application of Induction Generators in Power Systems

A study of the application of induction generators in power systems, conducted under EPRI sponsorship is sunmarized in this paper. Included are the results of investigations of induction machine dynamic performance, effect of machine parameters, modeling requirements, and voltage support requirements for stability under disturbance conditions of varying severity. Application scenarios are identified and quantitative results are presented in normalized form so that approximate evaluations can be made of var control requirements for specific situations.