390 IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 9, No.

2, June 1994

ANALYSIS OF SELF EXCITED INDUCTION GENERATOR

FEEDING INDUCTION MOTOR

L. Shridhar, Student Member, Bhim Singh, C. S. Jha and B.P. Singh, SM

Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas
New Delhi 110 016, FAX 91-11-6862037, INDIA

Abstract The paper is motivated to assess the 2. INTRODUCTION

suitability of a self excited induction generator
(SEIG) to supply dynamic loads like induction Self Excited Induction Generators (SEIGs) are
motors. An algorithm is proposed to predict the increasingly being considered for autonomous
steady state performance of an SEIG feeding an applications in micro-hydro, biogas and wind
induction motor (IM). The computed and experimental
results are presented for different operating powered systems [ 1 - 1 2 ] . The lower unit cost,
conditions of an SEIG-IM system. A good agreement brushless cage rotor construction, absence of a
reached between the predicted and test results separate dc source, better transient performance
validate the effectiveness of the proposed and inherent overload protection are its main
algorithm. advantages over the conventional alternators.
Experimentally recorded transients of an SEIG It is well known that if an appropriate
during a series of switching operations are capacitor bank is connected across an externally
presented to demonstrate the ability of an SEIG to
sustain the starting of an IM. driven induction machine, an EMF is induced in the
By analyzing the performance of a typical 7.5 machine windings due to the excitation provided by
kW, 3 -phase SEIG feeding induction motors of the capacitor. The induced voltage and current
different ratings, useful guidelines are proposed would continue to rise, until the var supplied by
for the design of an SEIG-IM system in autonomous the capacitor is balanced by the var demanded by
applications like agricultural pumpsets. the machine. This results in an equilibrium state
being reached and the machine now operates as an
Keywords: Autonomous Power Generation, Induction SEIG at a voltage and frequency decided by the
Generator, Capacitor Self Excitation, Analysis value of the capacitor, speed of the prime mover,
parameters of the machine and the load [1,2].
1. NOMENCLATURE A majority of system loads is dynamic in
nature, varying both in quantity and quality.
Main Symbols: Sub;3cripts: Contribution of induction motors(IMs) to such loads
C capacitance/phase c capacitive is significant. A review of the available
F p.u. frequency g air gap literature reveals that although a lot of work has
I p.u. current 1 leakage been reported on the SEIG feeding static loads,
P p.u. power L load prediction of its behavior while feeding an IM
R p.u. resistance out output remains to be properly explored. Behavior of the
s slip of the motor r rotor SEIG feeding an induction motor is of interest not
V p.u. voltage s stator only from the operational point of view but also
V p.u. speed t terminal from the view point of assessing its suitability to
X p.u. reactance M motor feed such loads. Further, it will be desirable to
z p. u.. impedance study the ability of the SEIG to withstand
switching of dynamic loads, such as, starting of
All p.u. quantities are at the base of induction motors.
respective generator quantities, except, the output Prediction of operating frequency, F and
power of the motor and the system var for which the saturation level (and hence the value of
rated motor power and generator power, magnetizing reactance, X m ) of an SEIG is the first
respectively, are taken as base quantities. step in its analysis. For an SEIG feeding a static
RL load, various techniques are available to
93 SM 453-1 EC A paper recommended and approved estimate values of these two unknowns (F and X )
by the IEEE Electric Machinery Committee of the [3,4,6-9,.
IEEE Power Engineering Society for presentation When an IM is fed from an SEIG, apart from X
at the IEEE/PES 1993 Summer Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., and F; slip and saturation level of the motor are
Canada, July 18-22, 1993. Manuscript submitted Aug. also unknown. The SEIG-IM system thus has four
28, 1992; made available for printing Apr. 12, 1993. unknowns to be evaluated before its performance can
be determined. The identification of these four
PRINTED IN USA parameters becomes complicated, as the methods used
with an SEIG feeding static loads are not directly
applicable to an SEIG-IM systems. Thus, to predict
performance of an SEIG-IM system for a given
operating condition, it is necessary to develop a
suitable analytical technique.
This paper is addressed to the analysis of the
SEIG feeding power to an induction motor. An
algorithm is proposed to predict the performance of
an SEIG-IM system. The predicted and experimental
results are presented for different operating
conditions. The selection of capacitor for the
starting of the motor is discussed and experimental
results are presented for a sequence of the IM
switchings on an SEIG. The study is extended to
cover a range of standard motors to confirm the
general trend. Based on the analysis, useful
guidelines are provided for designing an autonomous
SEIG-IM system for applications like an
agricultural pumping system.
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3. THEORY and are obtained by simplifying equation (3)[4).
Now the performance of the SEIG can be obtained as
Here, at f i r s t the technique [3,4] used for follows:
the analysis of an SEIG feeding a s t a t i c RL load is
briefly discussed; which is then extended to 1. Values of X and F can be obtained by solving
develop an algorithm for analyzing an SEIG-IM the simultaneous equations (4) and (5), using a
system. suitable numerical technique.
2. After obtaining Xm and F, V can be computed
3.1 S t a t i c RL Load from the magnetization characteristics of the
The steady state response of an SEIG feeding a machine.
static RL load can be predicted for any prime mover 3. Once V is known, the required performance can
speed, capacitance and load conditions from the be determined using the standard equations [4].
e q u i v a l e n t c i r c u i t o f Figure l ( a ) , if a l l i t s
parameters are known. Only the magnetizing 3.2 Induction Motor Load
reactance, is assumed to be affected by t h e Figure l(b) shows the equivalent circuit of an
magnetic s a t u r a t i o n , and a l l other e q u i v a l e n t SEIG-IM system. Here, X m , F, X^ and s are the
c i r c u i t parameters of the machine are assumed to be four unknowns. The methodology discussed above for
constant. It can be noted that a l l parameters the static RL load gives two equations (4) and (5),
except Xm, are known either from experimentation which are solvable for only two unknowns. The
or design. However, the variation of X with V /F following algorithm is proposed to identify x m , F,
X
m Q Mm a n d s a n d then predict the performance of the
(a measure of magnetic flux l e v e l ) , is available SEIG-IM system.
[3]. Further, the generated frequency is also
unknown. Estimation of X and F is a special 1. Assume nominal values of Vt and F.
r
m 2. For a given power output of the motor, obtain
problem in the analysis of an SEIG system. X
M ma n d s ' ( A P P e n d i x ~ * ) •
3. Once X M m and s are known, the equivalent circuit
of the IM is reduced to an equivalent RL load
(Figure l(c)).
4. Now the equivalent circuit of Figure l(b) is
transformed into that of Figure l(a) and is now
solved for X and F using the method described
m
for the static load.
5. Obtain the corresponding value of V and then
calculate Vfc
Fig 1(a) Equivalent circuit of SEIG feeding static RL load 6. Go to Step 2 with updated values of Vfc and F;
and repeat, until errors in Vt and F during two
successive iteration are less than a small
3.1.1 Estimation of Xm and F quantity ( say, € = 1.0E-04).
Applying Kirchoff s voltage law to the loop
current I , we obtain

(1)

where Z is loop impedance and

z s = z1 + z2 + z3
Z Z
l - r V<Zr +
V
SEIG IM
(2)
Fig Kb) Equivalent circuit of SEIG feeding Induction Motor

= zL z c / ( z L + zc

Since under steady s t a t e operation of the

SEIG, I can not be equal to zero,

= 0 (3)

Equating, the real and imaginary parts of (3)

to zero, the following two nonlinear equations with
unknowns Xm and F are obtained.

K- F > (A3 X m t-A4)F3 +

+ A 6 )F* + <A7 X m f Ag)F3
Fig Kc) Conversion of Induction Motor circuit into equivalent RL element

<A9 + A
IO>F2 ' n + A 12> F
13 + A14 = 0 (4)
Figure l(d) shows the flow chart of the
algorithm. In summary, for a given operating
X
m <B3 x m + B4)F* condition, during each iteration the algorithm
2
<B5 <B7 x m + Bg)F replaces the IM load by an equivalent RL load and
<B9 x
m + B
10> F B1 i X_ + B (5) solves for this RL load. The iterations are
12
continued with updating of relevant quantities till
The coefficients h^ - A 1 4 and B1 - B12 in the the convergence is obtained. The algorithm was
above equations are functions of machine applied to various trials and convergence was
parameters, load impedance, capacitance and speed; achieved in 3-5 iterations.
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4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section is divided into two sub sections.
1. Steady-state operation of an SEIG-IM system,
2. Starting of an IM on an SEIG.

4.1 Steady-State Operation

To check the validity of the proposed
algorithm, extensive experiments were carried out
on an SEIG-IM test rig, schematically shown in
Figure 2. A standard 3-Phase squirrel cage
induction motor of 10 hp (7.5 kW, 4 pole, 4 1 V ,
14 A delta connected stator with p.u. circuit
parameters R g =0.0493, R r =0.0409 Xls= X -
n 1013 R = 2 2 . 7 and unsaturated X - I. is, is
o p e r a t e d \ an SEIG. The SEIG was driven by a 10 kW
dc motor. The induction motors (IMS, were
electrically loaded by coupling them to separately
excited dc generators of appropriate rating.
Following tests were performed on the system using
suitable instrumentation.
1 The SEIG was driven at a fixed speed. For a
' fixed value of capacitor C, the performance was
monitored for different loads on the induction

2 Testr'described in 1 was repeated for different

values of C to estimate the most appropriate

3 Tests' mentioned in 1 and 2 were repeated for

different constant speeds of the prime mover.
4. Tests described in 1 - 3 are repeated for motors
of different frame sizes.
Detailed characteristics are presented for a
5hp induction motor and the same is considered for
an elaborate discussion. However, a set o
characteristics is presented for a series of
standard motors.

Fig 2 Block diagram of the SEIG-IM test rig

4.1.1 Load characteristics

Fig. 3(a) shows variations of terminal voltage
and operating frequency with output power of the
generator for different values of capacitors. It
is seen that it is possible to load the motor up to
i t s rated power on an SEIG of double rating. A
larger capacitor results in enhanced power
c a p a b i l i t y of the SEIG. However, the effect of

—L_
voltage
S6
- • 50 /<F ° *F
c - 66 ff

frequency

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.6

Pout ( P " >
Fig l(d) Flow Chart of the Algorithm for analysis of SEIG-IM system Fig.3(a) Variation of Voltage and Frequency with Power Outpu t
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capacitor variation on the frequency is marginal. 4.1.2 Motors of Different Frame Sizes
It is observed from Figure 3(b) that over this In order to provide a general basis of
range of loading, the generator winding current information, four typical motors of different
remains well within the rated value (1.0 p . u . ) . ratings (Appendix-II) , are chosen for
Considering a maximum permissible operating voltage investigation.
V
m a x = 1 > 1 0 p.u., for a capacitance of 50 Fig. 4(a) shows load characteristics of the
/•F/phase, the rated load on the motor corresponds SEIG with motors of different ratings operated from
to 0.43 p.u. load on the generator. Further, a no load to respective rated load conditions. It is
good agreement is noticed between the test and seen that using a single valued capacitor and
predicted results, shown by points and continuous without violating the voltage and current levels
lines, respectively. Figure 3(c) shows variations (1.10 p.u. and 1.0 p.u.respectively), the SEIG can
in var and capacitance requirement of the SEIG-IM supply an IM rated upto 5 hp. This means that
system with load in order to maintain the terminal using a single valued capacitor bank the SEIG can
voltage at 1.0 p.u.. safely feed an IM load of half its rating.
The figure also shows the variation in power - To improve the voltage regulation of the SEIG
factor of the load (IM) with the power output. It various types of voltage regulators are being
may be noted that the pattern of various employed [10-12], which control the var supplied to
characteristics of the SEIG with an IM load is the system with the change in load. Figure 4(b)
similar to that with a static RL load. However, the shows the variation of capacitance to be effected
inherent dynamism in the IM results in an improved with the load in order to maintain the terminal
power factor with P o u t • This is the reason why the voltage at 1.0 p.u. for four different motors.
SEIG with an IM load has higher power capability Using such a regulator it is seen that now the same
and improved voltage regulation than while loaded SEIG can safely supply an IM of 7.5 hp (75% rating
with a static RL load of a power factor even as of the SEIG). However, for 10 hp induction motor
good as 0.8; as shown in Figure 3(d). The variation load it is seen that the generator winding current
of the motor speed, n with load is also shown in exceeds its rated value.
the figure.
P
V, (p.u.) I, ( p u ) .
^ (p-u.) Mout (P-U.)
Voltage

0.8

? /C .667> "
;
0.6
/7>
0.4 c- 46 W. ^10 hp
-7.6 hp
-6hp
0.2
A JJout

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 p 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 11

3hp

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.6 Wit (p.U.)

P ou, (p.U.) Fig 4(a) Characteristics of SEIG for Induction Motor load of
Fig 3(b) Variation of Generator Current and Motor Output Power different ratings
with Output Power of Generator : (>>-F) Is (pu.)
^ ^ - - 1 0 hp
V • 1.0 (p.u.)
80
VAR and PF (p. u.) C ( /*F)
_^——7.6 hp
Capacitance^ _-
V 1.0 80
, " _ ^Shp
3hp -
40 . _ ^ ^^-Whp
VAR . -^ ^
- ^ ^ 7 . 6 hp
c PF Current ^ ~~"~^^H6hp
20
•— rr^ -3hp

- 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 p0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 O.» 1 1.1
Moot (p.U.)
Fig.4(b) Capacitance requirement and generator current for
0 02 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 12 Induction Motor load of different ratings
Pou, (p.u.)
Fig 3(c) Variation of IM Power Factor, System var and Capac itance
demand with Power Output 4.1.3 Effect of Prime Hover Speed
So far the study is referred to a constant
speed system. SEIGs are also being proposed for
variable speed Wind Energy Conversion System
(WECS). It therefore becomes relevant to examine
the effect of varying prime mover speed. Fig. 5(a)
shows variation of Vfc for different speeds for a 5
hp IM load. Fig. 5(b) shows variation of the
capacitance required to obtain a nominal voltage at
different speeds. At higher prime mover speeds, a
larger voltage is generated and power capability of
the SEIG is enhanced. Further, the voltage
regulator required to maintain the rated terminal
voltage with load in a variable speed system should
follow the characteristics shown in Figure 5(b).
Hence, a substantial effect of speed is noticed on
the performance of the SEIG-IM system. Again, a
Pout (P-U-)
Fig 3(d) Characteristics of SEIG for static and dynamic loads close correlation is seen between the computed and
test results.
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iii Switching-in of Additional Motor: As the SEIG-
IM system got stabilized, an additional 1 hp
C • 50/«F
motor was switched on to the system. This was
done to simulate a multi-motor system.
iv Load Rejection: As the SEIG-IMs system settled
to the new steady state condition, both motors
were simultaneously taken off leaving the SEIG
operating with only 50 /tF/phase capacitor bank
connected across its terminals.
V s 0.96
Since a 2-channel CRO was used, it was
possible to record only two signals at a time.
Hence, every switching action was performed twice,
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
*Mout (p.U.)
due to which the switching instants in Figure 6(c)
Fig 5(a) Effect of Prime Mover Speed on Terminal Voltage are not properly synchronized with those of Figures
6(a) and 6(b).
It is observed that during various switching
operations, the SEIG assumes the new steady state
operating condition without loosing self-
excitation. Further, the current and the voltage
overshoots are found to be within the tolerable
limits. These observations thus demonstrate the
effectiveness of the algorithm in calculating the
value of starting capacitor and also the ability of
the SEIG to sustain IM switchings.
It may be noted that the prediction of the
value of starting capacitor is based on the steady
- state analysis. For a detailed study of the
switching operation, transient analysis should be
done, which is beyond the scope of the present
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8
P
paper. The various switching results shown are
M0Ut (p.U.)
mainly aimed at assessing suitability of the
Fig 5(b) Effect Prime Mover Speed on Capacitance requirement
SEIG-IM system in lower ratings, where direct on
4.2 Starting of an Induction Motor on an SEIO line (DOL) switching is used. In higher ratings
Having studied the steady state operation of where soft switching of motors is desired, the
the SEIG-IM system, it becomes desirable to look starting capacitor may not be required.
into starting of an IM on an SEIG. The authors have been engaged to develop an
It is found that to start a 5 hp motor on a SEIG-IM system for low power agricultural pumping
7.5 KW SEIG, a much larger capacitance (107 /*F) is application using micro-hydel and wind energy in
required as compared to the capacitance (SO t*F) lower ratings (up to 50 k W ) . The proposed analysis
required for the s t e a d y - s t a t e o p e r a t i o n . This thus suggests feasibility of an SEIG-IM system
value of capacitance can be obtained by using the having two sets of capacitor banks. One is
already proposed algorithm with a slight continuously rated for the running operation, while
modification. Here, the equivalent circuit of the the other is short time rated for starting of the
motor in Figure l ( c ) , will now correspond to s = 1 IM. The latter is to be removed once the IM picks
( i . e . block rotor condition). Thus, t h i s block up speed. The values of these capacitors can be
rotor equivalent c i r c u i t of motor can be converted obtained from the proposed analysis as discussed
into an equivalent RL load. Now for t h i s load, the before. The steady state analysis gives the value
minimum capacitance required for ensuring self of the starting capacitor that can satisfactorily
excitation can be calculated [5J. start the motor. In applications where the
It is also noticed that for very small motors induction motor rating is much lower than that of
(1/2 hp and 1 hp), the capacitance required for the the generator, the system can do away with the
steady s t a t e operation is also sufficient for the requirement of starting capacitor. Although,
starting. transient analysis is not carried out in the paper,
To t e s t e f f e c t i v e n e s s of the algorithm in the experimented results demonstrate the
choosing the value of capacitance to s a t i s f a c t o r i l y feasibility of the system to withstand the
s t a r t the induction motor on the SEIG, various switching transients as severe as that due to the
switching operations were performed. Measurements starting of induction motors.
were taken of the terminal voltage, the generator
s t a t o r c u r r e n t and the load c u r r e n t . An X-Y
recorder interfaced to a CRO was used to reproduce 5. CONCLUSION
the switching t r a n s i e n t s , which are shown in
Figure 6. These figures correspond to the Detailed analysis of the SEIG feeding power to
following sequence of operation. a dynamic load (induction motor) is presented.
An algorithm is proposed for the prediction of
i Self Excitation: The SEIG was driven at the steady state performance of the SEIG-IM system.
synchronous speed and a d e l t a connected Theoretical results are presented for a variety of
capacitor bank of 50 HF/phase was switched on operating conditions along with the experimental
to the terminals of the machine. 50 ,MF/phase ones; and a close agreement has been observed
capacitance corresponds to the s t e a d y - s t a t e between the two. Salient observations with regard
requirements of the 5 hp IM. to the IM load have been extensively discussed.
ii Motor Starting: Once the machine reached the The steady state analysis is extended to determine
steady-state self-excited condition, the 5 hp the value of capacitor required for the starting of
IM along with a delta connected capacitor bank an induction motor. Various experimental results
(57 J*F/phase) was switched on to the terminals are presented for a sequence of switching
of the machine. operations. Based on the analysis, the suitability
As the induction motor picked up speed and the of the SEIG for dynamic loads has been illustrated.
system assumed its steady-state, the 57 Design of an SEIG-IM system for low power pumping
/•F/phase capacitor bank was taken off. system has been proposed. Effect of speed
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Fig. 6 Switching transients of SEIG-IM system

variation on the performance of the SEIG-IM system

has been briefly discussed. The study is extended
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Dr. Bhim Sinoh. was born at Rahamapur in u.P. in
APPENDIX - I 1956. He received his B.E. degree from Roorkee
University, and M.Tech and Ph.D. degree from IIT-
Delhi in 1977, 1979 and 1983 respectively.
Algorithm for obtaining operating XMm and s From 1983 to 1990 he was with the department of
electrical engineering, University of Roorkee. At
Read motor parameters, magnetization present he is Assistant Professor at I IT Delhi.
characteristic (variation of : with V /F and He has over 80 papers to his credits in the field
of CAD, Power Electronics and Analysis and Control
*Mouf of Electrical Machines.
Set X
Mm (no load value).
Mmo Prof. C. S. Jha. was born at Vijainagar in Bihar
3. Calculate s for the given p M o u t - t 1 3 ) (India) in 1934 and educated at Patna University,
4 For this i s, find
f d V M g = fc - I g ZMg IISc, Bangalore, Heriot Watt College, Edinberg
Obtain X.^ corresponding t o VM (U.K.), and Bristol University (U.K.). Has been a
Update X j ^ and repeat from Step 3 to Step 5 Professor of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi
unless difference in between two successive since 1964.
iteration is less than a small quantity (say He has made significant contributions in electrical
1.0E-03). machine theory and application and published a
large number of papers. He has been involved in the
planning and administration of technical education
APPENDIX -II in India since the early 1970s. He was Director of
the prestigious IIT at Kharagpur (1974-78), was
Details of Induction Motors at 50 Hz Educational Advisor to the Government of India on
technical education planning and has been active in
I EC Power Volt Current Stator r/min curriculum planning and development of engineering
Frame hp/kW V A Winding education in India. He has been Visiting Professor
at many universities in the West, a member of the
board of Trustees of Asia Institute of Technology,
80 1/0.75 415 1.7 Star 2800 Bangkok (1974-86) and is a member of UNESCO
100L 3/2.2 415 4.9 Delta 1410 international meeting group on continuing education
112M 5/3.7 415 7.6 Delta 1430 of engineers since 1975.
132S 7.5/5. 5 415 11 Delta 1450 At present, he is the Vice Chancellor of the
132M 10/7.5 415 14 Delta 1450 Banaras Hindu University at Varanasi.
Prof. B.P. Singh was born in Singhiya, in 1940. He
received his B.Sc. (Engg.) degree in 1963 from
BITS, Sindri, ME in Electrical Engg. in 1966 from
Calcutta University and PhD in 1974 from IIT Delhi.
BIOGRAPHY He was a Senior Fellow at BE College, Howrah (1963-
Shridhar (Student Member) was born in 1966) and after serving MIT Muzaffarpur as a
Bhilainagar, MP (India) in 1966. He received his faculty member for over a decade (1966-78), he
B.E. degree from Maulana Azad College of joined IIT Delhi in 1978, where he is a Professor
Technology, Bhopal, and the M.Tech degree from with the Dept. of Electrical Engg. He was a
Institute of Technology -Banaras Hindu University, visiting Professor at California State University,
varanaai. Long Beach during 1988 to 1990.
He joined the department of electrical
engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi His research interests are in design, analysis and
in July 1990 and is presently, a full time research control of electrical machines.
scholar with the department working, towards his
Ph.D. degree. His areas of interest are computer
based analysis and design of electrical machines
and their efficient energy conversion and
application in non-conventional power plants.