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This is my first post on this forum. I hope there is someone who can provide some insight to my query!
Ok, here is the scenario. I have a turbine-generator synchronised with a large national grid. I am wanting to understand what happens to the power factor when grid power demand increases? Does it move towards unity, i.e improve? If so, what is happening to reduce the reactive component?
I understand that the generator must operate at the same frequency as the grid. So when grid demand increases, frequency decreases and the prime mover will utilise more steam or water or gas to increase shaft power to bring the frequency of the generator back in balance with the grid. Is this correct? But what about the power factor?
Can anyone shed any light?
Thanks in advance. Ian
This is my first post on this forum. I hope there is someone who can provide some insight to my query!
Ok, here is the scenario. I have a turbine-generator synchronised with a large national grid. I am wanting to understand what happens to the power factor when grid power demand increases? Does it move towards unity, i.e improve? If so, what is happening to reduce the reactive component?
I understand that the generator must operate at the same frequency as the grid. So when grid demand increases, frequency decreases and the prime mover will utilise more steam or water or gas to increase shaft power to bring the frequency of the generator back in balance with the grid. Is this correct? But what about the power factor?
Can anyone shed any light?
Thanks in advance. Ian