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Why is a synchronous machine not self starting?

A synchronous generator generally requires DC power supplied to the rotor winding to make it into an electromagnet. As the rotor spins, a voltage will be induced in the stator windings (the stationary windings). A synchronous generator needs something to supply this initial DC power to the rotor, so it may be deemed to not be "self starting". "Self starting" may have several different interpretations, though. A "black start" generator could be deemed as being self starting, even though this initial power is (usually) supplied by a set of batteries. Many generators pull this power from the power grid, so if the grid is not energized (black start conditions), these generators cannot start until at least part of the power grid is put back in service with another generator.


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Can you operate a synchronous generator as a motor?

Yes. This is called motoring, and is generally a bad thing; instead of producing power, the generator begins to suck in power, which causes a strain to the power system. Many generators employ special protective relays to prevent operation as motors (usually denoted '32', or a directional relay). I believe some generators (specifically hydro units) are intentionally run like a motor (but without load) to provide power factor correction. I can't find my references for this though, and have no direct experience with it.


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Why is a synchronous machine not self starting?

A synchronous generator generally requires DC power supplied to the rotor winding to make it into an electromagnet. As the rotor spins, a voltage will be induced in the stator windings (the stationary windings). A synchronous generator needs something to supply this initial DC power to the rotor, so it may be deemed to not be "self starting". "Self starting" may have several different interpretations, though. A "black start" generator could be deemed as being self starting, even though this initial power is (usually) supplied by a set of batteries. Many generators pull this power from the power grid, so if the grid is not energized (black start conditions), these generators cannot start until at least part of the power grid is put back in service with another generator.


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