Synchronizing and Parallel operation
Necessary Condition for Synchronization
The process of switching of an alternator to another alternator or
with a common Bus bar without any interruption is called
Synchronization
CONDITIONS FOR PARALLEL OPERATION
1. The terminal voltage of the incoming machine must be same
as that of bus bar Voltage.
2. The frequency of the generated voltage of the incoming
machine must be same as that of bus bar frequency.
3. The phase Sequence voltage of the incoming machine must be
same as that of bus bar.(R Y B).
Advantages of Parallel operation
Continuity of supply is possible when Breakdown or Shut down
for maintenance of alternator in generating station
Repair and Maintenance of individual machine can be carried out
one after the other without effecting the normal routine work
Depending upon the load requirement any number of alternator
can be operated and the remaining can be put off
It is economical and improves the efficiency of the generating
station
New alternator can be connected in parallel, when the demand
increases. This reduces the capital cost of the system.
Methods of Synchronization of alternator
Three Methods
1. Dark lamp method.
2. Bright Lamp Method
3. Synchroscope Method
Conditions Should Satisfy
1. Voltage
2. Frequency
3. Phase Sequence
R
Dark lamp Bus Bar
Y
method
B
Bus Bar Voltage
Synchronizing
Switch
V
Main Switch L2 L1 L3
V Incoming Voltage
Y Y’
R B R’
B’
Existing Incoming
Alternator Alternator
Alternator 1 Alternator 2
Alternator 1 is already (Exciting) connected with the Bus Bar and Supplying power to load
Alternator 2 is Incoming Alternator
Voltage of Incoming Alternator SHOULD be same to that of Exciting Alternator
V1 = V2 Voltage SAME
Phase Sequence
3 Lamps Glowing Uniformly together and becoming dark together Phase Sequence
is correct
LAMP Flickering together in uniform
Frequency
Difference in frequency Lamp will be glow DARK and BRIGHT alternatively
Speed of alternator 2 should be adjusted
Demerits
It is not possible to judge whether the incoming alternator is fast or slow.
The lamp can be dark even through a small value of voltage may present across the
Terminals.
E1 voltage
E2 voltage
R
Bright Lamp Bus Bar
Y
Method
B
Bus Bar Voltage
Synchronizing
Switch
V
Main Switch L2 L1 L3
V Incoming Voltage
Y Y’
R B R’
B’
Existing Incoming
Alternator Alternator
Alternator 1 Alternator 2
Lamps are cross connected
Lamps will GLOW the BRIGHTEST when two voltage are in PHASE (V2)
V1 = V2 Voltage SAME
Phase sequence same LAMPS will start Flickering in uniform
Switch is closed at the middle of the Brightest period of the lamp
R
Synchroscope Bus Bar
Y
Method
B
Bus Bar Voltage
Synchronizing
Switch
V
Main Switch
Slow Fast
Synchroscope
V Incoming Voltage
Y Y’
R B R’
B’
Existing Incoming
Alternator Alternator
Alternator 1 Alternator 2
LAMP Flickering together in uniform
Synchroscope consists of STATOR and ROTOR
The ROTOR is connected to the INCOMING alternator
The STATOR is connected to the EXISTING alternator
The pointer is attached to the rotor. The pointer will indicate the correct time of
closing the switch. (12’O Position)
Frequency Different the pointer will rotate
Anti clock wise ---- Frequency of INCOMING alternator is LOW
Clock wise ---- Frequency of INCOMING alternator is Higher
