For an alternator connected to an infinite bus, bus voltage and frequency are fixed. Increasing prime-mover mechanical input increases torque angle δ and therefore increases the active power delivered to the bus.
Concept & ReasoningAn infinite bus is so large that one generator cannot appreciably change its voltage or frequency. Once synchronized, mechanical input from the prime mover mainly controls real power, while field excitation mainly controls reactive power/power factor. Increasing turbine or engine input accelerates the rotor momentarily, increasing power angle δ until the electromagnetic power rises to a new balance. Thus active power output increases.How to Solve It in the ExamPrime mover controls MW; excitation controls MVAr.Important Exam PointKeep infinite-bus voltage and frequency fixed in your reasoning.Related Revision PathThis question sits in the revision path Electrical Machines → Synchronous Machines…
Concept & Reasoning
An infinite bus is so large that one generator cannot appreciably change its voltage or frequency. Once synchronized, mechanical input from the prime mover mainly controls real power, while field excitation mainly controls reactive power/power factor. Increasing turbine or engine input accelerates the rotor momentarily, increasing power angle δ until the electromagnetic power rises to a new balance. Thus active power output increases.
How to Solve It in the Exam
Prime mover controls MW; excitation controls MVAr.
Important Exam Point
Keep infinite-bus voltage and frequency fixed in your reasoning.
Related Revision Path
This question sits in the revision path Electrical Machines → Synchronous Machines → Alternator on Infinite Bus .
Quick Trick
Prime mover controls MW; excitation controls MVAr.
Common Mistake
Do not expect frequency to rise appreciably when a single generator is tied to an infinite bus.
Exam Tip
Keep infinite-bus voltage and frequency fixed in your reasoning.
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