Loading Performances of Low-Power Low-Speed Single-Phase Induction Generator with Energy Saving Lamps

Abstract:

The increasing use of energy saving lamps provides additional benefits to the application of low-power low-speed self-excited induction generators resulted from capacitor motor modification. Reactive power requirement of the generator can be provided from the capacitive nature of the lamps, while at the same time it is delivering active power to loads. Any loading change will automatically increase or reduce reactive power supply to generator. Results of experiments show that low-power low-speed single-phase self-excited induction generator is more robust and suitable for this kind of loads. Generator does not lose its voltage when experiencing abrupt change of loads. This robustness makes the generator suitable for the use in low-capacity hydropower generation in remote areas being commonly not covered by national electricity grid.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 785)
• Pages: 290-294
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.785.290
• Online since: August 2015
• Authors: Hari Santoso, Rini Nur Hasanah*, I.N.G. Wardana, Budiono Mismail
• Keywords: Energy Saving Lamps, Generator Loading, Low-Power Low-Speed Generator, Single-Phase Induction Generator

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