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AC asynchronous generator

alternating-current asynchronous generator

An alternating current (AC) asynchronous generator.

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An induction generator is a type of alternating current (AC) electrical generator that uses the principles of induction motors to produce electric power. Induction generators operate by mechanically turning their rotors faster than synchronous speed. A regular AC induction motor usually can be used as a generator, without any internal modifications. Because they can recover energy with relatively simple controls, induction generators are useful in applications such as mini hydro power plants, wind turbines, or in reducing high-pressure gas streams to lower pressure.

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Amir Birjandi, E.R.G. Quaeghebeur (TU Delft)

Cite the database: Quaeghebeur, E., Sanchez Perez-Moreno, S., and Zaaijer, M. B.: WESgraph: a graph database for the wind farm domain, Wind Energ. Sci., 5, 259–284, 2020. doi:10.5194/wes-5-259-2020

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