Essentially, there are two basic types of generators:• DC generators • AC generators: Asynchronous (Induction) generators and Synchronous generators INDUCTION GENERATORSThe induction generator is nothing more than an induction motor driven above its synchronous speed by an amount not exceeding the full load slip the unit would have as a motor. Assuming a full load slip of 3%, a motor with a synchronous speed of 1200 rpm would have a full load speed of 1164 rpm. This unit could also be driven by an external prime mover at 1236 rpm for use as an induction generator.The induction generator requires one additional item before it can produce power...
