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What are the criteria for synchronization of a generator with the grid?
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- Voltages match
- In phase
- Generator should be spinning slightly faster than the synchronous speed of the grid
The second and third criteria are typically measured by a Synchroscope - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchroscope
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