Aanya Gupta
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
This manuscript presents a comprehensive comparative study between synchronous and induction generators focusing on their construction, working principles, performance characteristics, operational applications, and control methodologies. The analysis is restricted to technologies and engineering practices available until the year 2019. The study reveals that synchronous generators provide better voltage regulation and power factor control but require more complex excitation systems, while induction generators offer simplicity, robustness, and lower cost, making them suitable for specific applications like wind turbines. A detailed comparison based on efficiency, stability, fault tolerance, and control complexity is discussed. The insights provided assist engineers in selecting the appropriate generator type based on application requirements.
Keywords
synchronous generator, induction generator, voltage regulation, excitation system, power factor, efficiency, stability
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