Excitation Control for a Synchronous Generator

The objective of this project is to develop a static exciter for a generator used in the BEL power Lab (at the University of Idaho Campus). The exciter should support a continuous operating mode and a three to four second burst for fault correction and testing. The exciter will consist of three main modules: a rectifier, a converter and a controller.

Problem Definition
In this project it is desired that Three Phase designs, assembles or purchases a static exciter. The Exciter must be capable of fast field forcing to temporarily increase the generator's ac output voltage, during voltage sags caused by simulated faults. The exciter should also provide closed loop regulation of the generator's ac output voltage during normal operating conditions.

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