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They have isolators to stop that from happening - the generators can't draw a current.
by abritishguy 12y ago
They have isolators to stop that from happening - the generators can't draw a current.
- mschaef 12y agoI don't necessarily think this is what he meant, but generators can sometimes be operated in synchronous condensing mode. In this mode, the generator is run as a motor, which consumes real power but can help with reactive power issues important to grid stability.
- wglb 12y agoNo, electrically generators and motors are the same circuitry. If you have two generators hooked to the same output line, and one gains a few degrees of phase angle on the other, the one lagging draws power from the leader in proportion to the phase angle difference.
- abritishguy 12y agoYes but with a bit of electronics you can stop this from happening. Source: Institute of Physics.
- wglb 12y agoCurious what electronics will prevent a flow of AC electricity.
- abritishguy 12y agoThis is what is used in the UK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronization_%28alternating_current%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronization_%28alternating_...