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Synchronous Machines
1.0 Introduction
One might easily argue that the synchronous generator is the most important component in the power system, since synchronous generators
· Are the source of 99% of the MW in most power systems;
· Provide frequency regulation and load following;
· Are the main source of voltage control;
· Are an important source of oscillation damping.
For that reason, we will spend the remainder of the course studying this component.