Dynamic behavior modeling and verification of advanced electrical-generator set concept

Abstract

Current development trends regarding mobile electrical-generator sets (EGSs) indicate that enhancement of efficiency is to be sought in means to operate the driving engine (either diesel or gasoline) continuously at its optimum speed. The engine-generator dynamics at a sudden load change (from low load to high load) remains a challenge in this regard. The dynamic behavior analysis presented here proves that the introduction of an energy storage element into the EGS with variable-engine-speed concept eliminates this drawback. This paper addresses the identification of the dynamic behavior of such variable-speed EGS systems and the problems encountered during a sudden increase of load (power and voltage drops).