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Section 7: Voltage Regulators

Task 48.) Define theory and principles of voltage regulator operations

a Control device to maintain steady state operation of voltage
b Tunes generator to prime mover (volts per hertz)
c Controls output of generator by regulating current into the exciter field

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (2004). Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems, 6th Edition. Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapter 10

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida:
Electrical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 26

Task 49.) Identify types of voltage regulator

a Digital
b Analog
c Mechanical
d PMG
e Self-excited

Reference:
EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Elec-
trical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 26

Task 50.) Adjust parameters on voltage regulators

a Adjust droop
b Adjust voltage
c Adjust volts per hertz, if applicable
d Adjust stability
e Adjust gain
f Adjust protection set points

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (2004). Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems, 6th Edition. Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapter 10

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Elec-
trical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 26

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