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Real power output from a generator is determined by whatever is turning the generator shaft. If one generator's prime mover is supplying ~50MW of power, and the other is supply ~50MW, they will share the load equally. If one starts generating more, it will take on more of the load. If the load doesn't change, and one starts to produce more power, the system frequency and voltage will start to increase, effectively increasing the load.

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How to compute the minimum load of 16 MW generator?

A generator, rated at 16 MW, should be able to continuously supply a load of 16 MW. You don't need to compute its 'minimum load', because the minimum load will be zero watts! In other words, you can run the generator with no load whatsoever if you wish to waste fuel.The point is that the power supplied by a generator is determined by the load, NOT by the generator itself -so it is important that the generator is capable of supplying the maximum load applied to it. A generator's 'rated power output' simply tells us the maximum load it is capable of supplying.


What is the basis of a generator load?

The load on a generator is a general word for whatever device is connected to it to use the power that is being generated.


What are the advantages of automatic load sharing of transformers?

advantages for automatic load sharing of transformer with protective analysis


Why electric generator drop the load?

Too much load for the generator, the generator began to under speed / overspeed, the governor / part of the generator went into failure, the generator capability was not up to the requirements placed by the system (needing to push out/pull in too many VARs), etc. there are many reasons for a generator to drop a load. Because a load dropped, this does not infer that the generator was the cause either (fault on the system, system instability limits reached, system protection tripped - non-generator related protection).

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Explain how load sharing of generator affected?

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How to calculate amp load for a generator?

To calculate the amp load for a generator, you need to determine the total wattage of the devices you plan to power with the generator. Then, divide the total wattage by the voltage of the generator (usually 120V or 240V for residential generators) to get the amp load. This will help you ensure that the generator can safely handle the electrical load without being overloaded.


How is a Load applied to a ac generator?

The load conductor is connected to the load side of the generator breaker. Once the generator is up to speed the load breaker is closed and the voltage is then applied to the load.


What is isochronous and droop in generator parralel operation?

isochronous means generator zero drop during parale operationdroop means the generator at 100% load the frequency is50 HZand at no load have more tahn 5oHz eg.. generator set at 4% droop it means at no load the frequency is 104% x 50Hz.


What is the load rejection and load pick-up in the power generation?

Load rejection occurs when load is suddenly removed from the generator. The most obvious example of this is the breaker connecting the generator to the power grid opens. This results in a full load rejection. Load pick up means the generator is supplying power to a given load. When a generator comes on line, it will pick up some load that might have been supplied by another generator.


How to compute the minimum load of 16 MW generator?

A generator, rated at 16 MW, should be able to continuously supply a load of 16 MW. You don't need to compute its 'minimum load', because the minimum load will be zero watts! In other words, you can run the generator with no load whatsoever if you wish to waste fuel.The point is that the power supplied by a generator is determined by the load, NOT by the generator itself -so it is important that the generator is capable of supplying the maximum load applied to it. A generator's 'rated power output' simply tells us the maximum load it is capable of supplying.


Can DC series generator start on no load?

yes.it is possible to start dc series generator on no load condition


What is the basis of a generator load?

The load on a generator is a general word for whatever device is connected to it to use the power that is being generated.


What are the advantages of automatic load sharing of transformers?

advantages for automatic load sharing of transformer with protective analysis


How does the load affect voltage output of a series generator?

In a series generator, the voltage output is directly affected by the load. As the load increases, the voltage output decreases due to increased voltage drops across the internal resistance of the generator. Conversely, reducing the load will result in an increase in the voltage output.


How does a generator adjust to the load?

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Can a Woodward Governor SPM-D11 be used on one generator while an Easy Gen is used on another islanded together on the same bus?

The SPM-D11 uses an independent analog signals for real and reactive load sharing. The Easygen uses a single CAN communication line for the same load sharing. As is, there is no way for them to share. However, there are Woodward devices called Load Share Gateways (LSG). There is a model for real power sharing and another for reactive power sharing. These gateways convert the Easygen CAN to SPM-D analog load sharing system. The LSG's will permit the Easygen and SPM-D to operated on a common bus.