TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ISSN 2450-5730 Vol 1, No 4 (2016) © Alana S. Magalhães, Pedro H. F. Moraes, Alan H. F. Silva, Pedro H. G. Gomes, Aylton J. Alves, Wesley P. Calixto  Abstract—The purpose of this paper is to compare mathematical modeling and practical bench in order to validate the electrical interactions between an induction generator and a synchronous generator. Two generators was connected to a common bus in steady state, subject to non-linear load. The results comparing modeling and bench tests show that the induction generator besides the active power increasing, has a better way for harmonic currents flowing in common bus. It was concluded that the induction generator repowering and attenuates current harmonic components present at the connection point, improving the network voltage profile. Index Terms—Repowering, Induction Generator, Synchronous Generator, Harmonics. I. INTRODUCTION epowering hydroelectric power plants has been increasing the power generated. Since there is spare capacity of turbine power and that is not being exploited by the generator already installed, it can be repowered. There are three possible ways to repowering: i) replacing the synchronous generator for a bigger one; ii) adding a second synchronous generator through double coupling on the turbine shaft; iii) adding a second generator coupled to the turbine shaft, but in this case an induction generator. The induction generator is a viable technical and economical option to power generation [1]. The induction generator is used in electrical power plants repowering therefore has a low cost, is more robust, has simple construction, lower cost and less maintenance when compared to a synchronous machine. As disadvantage, external resources are required to compensate reactive power. On repowering, smaller induction generator is connected on a common bus to a larger synchronous generator and thus induction generator may have its reactive power compensated A. S. Magalhães{1,2}, alanadsm@gmail.com L. C. A. Junior{1}, leovir.engmecatronica@gmail.com C. A. Matias{1}, calebeabrenhosa@gmail.com A. H. F. Silva{1,2}, alanhfs@gmail.com E. G. Domingues{1}, eldergd@ifgoias.edu.br A. J. Alves{1}, aylton.alves@ifg.edu.br W. P. Calixto{1,2}, wpcalixto@ieee.org 1Experimental and Technological Research and Study Group (NExT), Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Goiânia, Brazil. 2 School of Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineering, Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiânia Brasil.} by synchronous generator, without power factor losses in the coupling point between them and can be dispensed of the control voltage, as this will be determined by system [2]. The induction generator besides low maintenance, does not require DC excitation and synchronization. In machines parallel operation is necessary to use of motorized thermomagnetic circuit breakers and in the case of induction generators, where the synchronization is not required, it reduces the cost of the circuit breaker [3]. In the distribution system the impact of induction generators connection is studied in [4]. To stabilize reactive field, the induction generator needs to reactive power on system input. The system supplies this reactive power, affecting losses and system voltage drops. The results show the relationship between losses due to change of the voltage profile, and as a solution indicates the power factor correction. The Hydro-Quebec system in Canada, the demand for small generators connection is increased [5]. Recently, study [6] shows that rural electrification can be supplied by small hydropower through induction generator and intelligent controllers in more economic schemes and cost-effective options. Studies in [7] compares the use of conventional synchronous machines together with the static frequency converter (SFC) in the Kadamparai plant with substitution by a variable speed induction generators to utilize the grid load variation effectively. The results show that the plant can be operated by variable speed machines. The parallel operation voltage and frequency control was performed in [8], where induction generator can provide constant power and does not have excitation control. The synchronous generator has variable excitation in different load conditions. The results also show that changing the reactive load consumption can be supplied by the synchronous generator, keeping the voltage constant to 1 pu. The induction generator operates at full rating and does not respond does not respond to load change in the consumer. In the interconnected electric power system IEPS there is presence of a large number of synchronous generating units of high power and non-linear loads. The application of rules aiming to limit the harmonic content of tensions on possible values of maintaining acceptable power quality is recommended [9]. In [10] is presented tests that induction generator does not introduce harmonics in power system. [11] shows the repowering system using the common bus two machines of the same power, a synchronous generator and an Reconditioning in synchronous operation with one parallel induction generator Alana S. Magalhães1,2, Pedro H. F. Moraes1, Alan H. F. Silva1,2, Pedro H. G. Gomes1,2, Aylton J. Alves1 , Wesley P. Calixto1,2. R induction generator. The results show that the induction generator reduces harmonic content in the common bus. In [13] proposed the development of a simulation model for repowering steam plant, providing dark areas of links aimed at accelerating the power system restoration process services. Recently, [14] conduct a study to evaluate the economic and repowering prospects of a plant into disuse in the territory of Petralia Sottana (Sicily). The work shows that the refurbishment of the plant "Catarrate" contributes to the energy independence of the local community, with an estimated annual production of renewable energy of approximately 220 MWh and at the same time, the preservation of industrial heritage. This paper aims to repowering the system. Furthermore, the objective is that the induction generator insertion in the common bus to a synchronous generator, can improve the sinusoidal profile of voltage and current. Thus, it is noted that the induction generator is still a preferential path for harmonic currents becoming protection synchronous generator, which is a more expensive and less robust machine that induction one. II. MATHEMATICAL MODELING A. Three-Phase Induction Generator under Non-Sinusoidal Steady State Fig. 1 presents electrical circuit that models the induction machine in non-sinusoidal steady state, where 𝑋𝐸 is stator leakage reactance and 𝐸𝑎ℎ is the ℎ order harmonic component of voltage, induced in Phase 𝑎 machine stator, by the magnetic field produced by sinusoidal spatial distribution of rotating magneto-motive force of ℎ order, 𝑓𝑚𝑚𝐸0ℎ [12]. Fig. 1. Induction machine representative electrical circuit. Considering odd values for ℎ index, which are most likely harmonic components produced by non-linear loads, one can write: �̇�ℎ = �̇�ℎ ∙ 𝐼ℎ̇ (1) With such assumptions the equivalent circuit becomes purely inductive, and impedance �̇�ℎof the circuit is expressed by: �̇�ℎ = 𝑗ℎ(𝑋𝐸 + 𝑘𝑅 ∙ 𝑋′𝑅𝐵 ) (2) As 𝑋′𝑅𝐵 has very similar value to 𝑋𝐸 and 𝑘𝑅 tends to one, can be a approach to accept �̇�ℎ to: �̇�ℎ ≅ 𝑗2ℎ𝑋𝐸 (3) Therefore, (1), (2) and (3), leads to: �̇�ℎ ≅ 𝑗2ℎ𝑋𝐸 𝐼ℎ̇ (4) B. Three-Phase Synchronous Generator under Non- Sinusoidal Steady State For all phases of synchronous machine, and adopting usual nomenclature to represent harmonic reactance proposed in [12], we have (5) where 𝑟𝐸 is per phase stator resistance, 𝑋𝑆 is synchronous reactance at frequency 𝜔 and 𝑋𝑎𝑓 is stator-rotor mutual reactance at frequency 𝜔. �̇�ℎ = [𝑟𝐸 + 𝑗ℎ𝑋𝑆 ] ∙ 𝐼ℎ̇ + 𝑗 ℎ𝑋𝑎𝑓 2 ∙ 𝐼�̇�(ℎ) (5) In practice 𝑟𝐸 ≪ 𝑋𝑆 and representing the last term by (6), leads to (7): �̇�ℎ = 𝑗 ℎ𝑋𝑎𝑓 2 ∙ 𝐼�̇�ℎ (6) �̇�ℎ ≅ 𝑗ℎ𝑋𝑆 𝐼ℎ̇ + �̇�ℎ (7) Expression (7) suggests the circuit of Fig. 2. Fig. 2. Cylindrical rotor synchronous machine equivalent circuit. From undertaken mathematical and physical analyzes, it is concluded that power flowing through terminals �̇�ℎ is practically inductive reactive, therefore suggesting, there is only inductive impedance in circuit which relates �̇�ℎ and 𝐼ℎ̇ , which may be represented by ℎ𝑋𝑆. C. Association between Induction and Synchronous Generator Assuming two machines, one synchronous and other an induction one, of same power, connected to same bus, Fig. 3, it is possible to make comparative analysis of harmonic current components in both. Fig. 3. Parallel machines. Expressions (4), induction machine and (7), synchronous machine, can be rewritten as illustration of Fig. 3, and (8) and (9), respectively. �̇�ℎ ≅ 𝑗2ℎ𝑋𝐸 𝐼ℎ̇𝐼 (8) �̇�ℎ ≅ 𝑗ℎ(𝑋𝑆 + 𝑋)𝐼ℎ̇𝑆 (9) Where 𝑋 is equivalent reactance between terminals �̇�ℎ . Substituting (8) in (9) and through algebraic manipulation, it has: 𝐼̇ℎ𝐼 𝐼̇ℎ𝑆 = 𝑋𝑆+𝑋 2∙𝑋𝐸 (10) Assuming threshold condition, where 𝑋 is is negligible in comparison to 𝑋𝑆 and 𝑋𝑆 = 10 ∙ 𝑋𝐸 , from (10) we have: 𝐼̇ℎ𝐼 𝐼̇ℎ𝑆 = 5 (11) In expression (11) 𝑋𝑆 represents phase leakage reactance of the synchronous machine, plus armature reaction, while 𝑋𝐸 is stator leakage reactance of induction machine. By boundary condition, it is possible to ensure the inequality: 𝐼ℎ̇𝐼 > 5 ∙ �̇�ℎ𝑆 (12) In (12) it is conclude that in same bus, harmonic components of currents will flow with higher intensity to induction machine. This fact justifies the proposal of this work, of using induction machine as a means to absorb harmonic components of currents, attenuating its flow to synchronous machine. It follows that when the machine is seen only by the fundamental sinusoidal component, the power flowing in the rotor is almost exclusively active, while, when viewed for a single harmonic component, the power flowing in the rotor is almost entirely inductive reactive. It allows to assume the intensities as irrelevant, or even the direction of electromagnetic torque (motor or generator), to simulate the conditions of harmonic mitigation in synchronous machine. III. METHODOLOGY The methodology will be developed in following steps: i. Modeling the illustrated electrical system in Fig. 4 with the characteristics Tab. I; ii. Conducting testing connected to common bus nonlinear load 𝑁𝐿 ; iii. Conducting testing connected to common bus nonlinear load 𝑁𝐿 and synchronous generator 𝑆𝐺 ; iv. Conducting testing connected to common bus nonlinear load 𝑁𝐿 , synchronous generator 𝑆𝐺 and an induction generator 𝐼𝐺 . v. Conducting testing connected to common bus nonlinear load 𝑁𝐿 and an induction generator 𝐼𝐺 . The power values will be recorded in meter 𝑀1 in order to prove the increase in power output. For more information on harmonics attenuation, the harmonic content will be recorded at the point of measurement 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 and 𝑀4 to have better understanding of harmonic flows in the system. A. Connection Machine and Loads for Case Study 1 Laboratory tests will be carried out, for IEPS shown in Fig. 4, where 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3, 𝑀4 and 𝑀5 are points for quantities measurements. Fig. 4. Interconnected electrical power system - IEPS for Case Study 1. Experimental tests of this work were performed in the laboratory with a system composed of two generating units, a synchronous and another induction. Both units are in parallel by feeding the first rectifier which constitute the nonlinear load. The 𝑁𝐿 load is a resistive load of 500 watts, fed by a rectifier. To regulate properly the speed of generators, 𝑆𝐺 and 𝐼𝐺 , they used DC motors. The Fig. 5 presents the equipment used in the laboratory. Fig. 5. Equipments utilized in laboratory tests. B. Connection Machine and Loads for Case Study 2 Laboratory tests will be carried out, for IEPS shown in Fig. 6, where 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 and 𝑀4 are points for quantities measurements. Fig. 6. Interconnected electrical power system - IEPS for Case Study 2. Experimental tests of this work will be performed in the laboratory with system composed of two generating units, a synchronous and another induction. Both units will be in parallel by feeding nonlinear load 𝑁𝐿 consisting of triac rectifier feeding sets of lamps. Two phases with total power of 5 kW and the third phase with 4kW. To regulate generators speed, 𝑆𝐺 and 𝐼𝐺 . were used diesel engine and induction motor with frequency inverter, respectively. Since the induction motor will be fed by the common bus, through 𝑆3 key. The Fig. 7 presents the equipment used in the laboratory, in which Fig. 7(a) the induction generator and Fig. 7(b) shows the synchronous generator. (a) Induction Generator (b) Synchronous Generator Fig. 7. Equipments utilized in laboratory tests. IV. RESULTS A. Case Study 1 1) Experimental Tests Components and values of IEPS of Fig. 4 are reported in the Tab. I, along with their values. Table I. Acronyms and Values of the Components from IEPS. Variable Components Components Values of Used 𝑆𝐺 Synchronous Generator (main generator) 2kVA, 230V, three-phase, salient, 4poles, 60Hz 𝐼𝐺 Induction Generator 2kVA, 220V, three-phase, cage rotor, 4poles, 60Hz 𝑁𝐿 Nonlinear Load 500W three-phase, 380V, 60 Hz 𝑇1 Transformador 5kW, 380/220 V, Δ/Y aterrado 𝑆1, 𝑆2, 𝑆3 Interrupter The main objective of IEPS experimental testes is to obtain the increment of power generated plant at the measurement point 𝑀1 and results of total harmonic distortion of current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 , measured in points 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 and 𝑀4, maintaining total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 within standard limits. The limit established by standard and presented in IEEE- Std-519-1992, [9], for voltage harmonic distortions, varies according to the voltage class in the measured point. In this case, as the measurement points has a 380 V voltage level, the limit of total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 should be 5.0% and the limit of the individual distortion should be 3.0%. 2) Repowering The Tab. II shows the operating conditions of the synchronous generator 𝑆𝐺 and the induction generator 𝐼𝐺 for experimental testing. The values of active, reactive and total power and power factor of the 𝑆𝐺 and 𝐼𝐺 were obtained in the measurement points and 𝑀4 and 𝑀3, respectively for loads 𝑁𝐿 . The Tab. III present data of active, reactive and total power and power factor to the measuring point 𝑀1 for the various configurations proposed to loads 𝑁𝐿 . Table II. Active, Reactive and Total Power and Power Factor in 𝑆𝐺 e 𝐼𝐺 for 𝑁𝐿. Operation P(W) Q(VAr) S(VA) fp 𝑆𝐺 -1085 -3595 I 3767 0.291 IG -1007 3783 C 3767 0.256 Table III. Active, Reactive and Total Power and Power Factor in 𝑀1 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑁𝐿. Configuration P(W) Q(VAr) S(VA) fp 𝑁𝐿 500 174.9 I 531.3 0.943 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 -681 -3379 I 3454 0.2 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 -1644 818 C 1865 0.92 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 -514 3949 C 3995 0.133 The Tab. III present the data powers in secondary side of the transformer for various configurations with two types of nonlinear load connected to the system. In the configuration where only 𝑁𝐿 is connected, the network is providing active power of 500W. With the synchronous generator connection, configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , the network is providing active power of 681 W. Connecting the induction generator, setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , the network is receiving active power of 1644 W. Note that with the inclusion of the induction generator is repowering of the system. Note also that the power factor in 𝑀1 the configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 is 0.92. 3) Harmonics The values shown in Tab. IV and Tab. V illustrate for a total harmonic distortion of voltage and for a total harmonic distortion of current to the measuring points 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 , 𝑀4 and 𝑀5 , respectively. By measuring 𝑀1, presented in Tab. IV and Tab. V is observed that the value total harmonic distortion of voltage increases of 1.9% for 2.1% in the configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , and mitigates to 1.7% in 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 . In the setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , mitigates the amount to 1.5%. The total harmonic distortion of current generated for the setting 𝑁𝐿 in 𝑀1 is 23.1%. In setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates the value to 4.6% and setting 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates the value to 5.6%. In the setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates the amount to 12.1%. This proves that both the synchronous generator as induction generator mitigates the harmonic distortion in IEPS. In setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 the value of 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 is 2.8% in 𝑀3 and 1.5% in 𝑀4 and the value of 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 is 1.5% in 𝑀3 and 1.4% in 𝑀4, showing that the induction generator behaves as a preferential path for harmonic. Table IV. Values of THDv (%) in 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 𝑒 𝑀4 with 𝑁𝐿 . TDHv Configuração 𝑀5 𝑀1 𝑀3 𝑀4 CNL 1.7 1.9 - - SG+CNL 1.7 2.1 - 2.0 SG+IG+CNL 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.4 IG+CNL 1.7 1.7 1.7 - Table V. Values of THDi (%) in 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 𝑒 𝑀4 with 𝑁𝐿 . TDHi Configuração 𝑀5 𝑀1 𝑀3 𝑀4 CNL 17.8 23.1 - - SG+CNL 4.3 4.6 - 1.8 SG+IG+CNL 17.9 15.4 2.8 1.5 IG+CNL 5.5 5.6 3.3 - These results reaffirm the proposed use of induction generators to mitigate the harmonics in the main generators of power plants. B. Case Study 2 1) Experimental Tests Components and values of IEPS of Fig. 6 are reported in the Tab. VI, along with their values. Table VI. Acronyms and Values of the Components from IEPS. Variable Components Components Values of Used 𝑆𝐺 Synchronous Generator (main generator) 37kVA, 380V, three-phase, salient, 4poles, 60Hz 𝐼𝐺 Induction Generator 7.5kVA, 380V, three-phase, cage rotor, 4poles, 60Hz 𝑁𝐿 Nonlinear Load 14kW three-phase, 380V, 60 Hz 𝑆1, 𝑆2, 𝑆3 Interrupter 2) Repowering The operating conditions of synchronous generator 𝑆𝐺 and induction generator 𝐼𝐺 for experimental testing are presented in Tab. VII. The values of active, reactive and total power and power factor were obtained in measurement points 𝑀4 and 𝑀3, for loads 𝑁𝐿 . The Tab. VIII present data of active, reactive and total power and power factor to measuring point 𝑀1 for various configurations proposed to loads 𝑁𝐿 . The excitement of synchronous generator was tuned to get the best power factor 𝑁𝐿 on 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 configuration. Table VII. Active, Reactive and Total Power and Power Factor in 𝑆𝐺 e 𝐼𝐺 for 𝑁𝐿. Operation P(W) Q(VAr) S(VA) fp 𝑆𝐺 -23003 -7912 24343 0.945 IG -4011 4737 6214 0.645 Table VIII. Active, Reactive and Total Power and Power Factor in 𝑀1 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑁𝐿. Configuration P(W) Q(VAr) S(VA) fp 𝑁𝐿 1452 2996 5713 0.254 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 -21682 -4751 22699 0.955 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 -19847 -553 22011 0.895 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 2830 8985 13332 0.334 The Tab. VIII presents the data powers in secondary side of the transformer for various configurations with types of nonlinear load connected to system. In the configuration where only 𝑁𝐿 is connected, the network is providing active power of 1452 W. In 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 configuration, with synchronous generator connection, that provides active power of 23003 W, as Tab. VII. Network starts to receive active power of 21682 W in the case. Connecting induction generator, setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , the network is receiving active power of 19847 W. In this case, has a load receiving 452 W, synchronous generator providing 23003 W, induction generator providing 4011 W, as Tab. VII. The primary machine of induction generator, connected to 𝑆3 key receive 5368 W. Note that with induction generator inclusion, the system is repowering. Note also that the power factor in 𝑀1 the configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 is 0.895, this is due to the power factor of synchronous generator manufacturer that is 0.8. 3) Harmonics The values shown in Tab. IX and Tab. X illustrate for a total harmonic distortion of voltage and for a total harmonic distortion of current to measuring points 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 and 𝑀4. Table IX. Values of THDv (%) in 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 𝑒 𝑀4 with 𝑁𝐿. TDHv Configuration 𝑀1 𝑀2 𝑀3 𝑀4 CNL 1.6 1.6 - - SG+CNL 1.5 1.5 - - SG+IG+CNL 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 IG+CNL 1.5 1.5 1.5 - Table X. Values of THDi (%) in 𝑀1, 𝑀2, 𝑀3 𝑒 𝑀4 with 𝑁𝐿. TDHi Configuration 𝑀1 𝑀2 𝑀3 𝑀4 CNL 137.9 137.9 - - SG+CNL 21.9 - - 3.4 SG+IG+CNL 41.9 137 3.7 3.4 IG+CNL 81.2 137.1 3.5 - By measuring 𝑀1, presented in Tab. IX and Tab. X is observed that the value total harmonic distortion of voltage is 1.6% in 𝑁𝐿 configuration and mitigates to 1.5% in configurations 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 , and 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 . The total harmonic distortion of current generated for the 𝑁𝐿 setting in 𝑀1 is 137.9%. In setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates the value to 21.9% and setting 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates the value to 41.9%. In the setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 mitigates to 81.2%. This proves that both synchronous and induction generator decrease the harmonic distortion in IEPS. In setting 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 the value of 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 is 3.7% in 𝑀3 and 3.4% in 𝑀4 and the value of 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 is 1.5% in 𝑀3 and 1.4% in 𝑀4, showing that the induction generator behaves as a preferential path for harmonic. These results reaffirm the proposed use of induction generators to repowering and attenuation the harmonics in the main generators of power plants. The Fig. 8 shows the current waveform with non-linear load connected in system. The total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 and current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 with nonlinear load connected to system was 1.6% and 137.9%, respectively. All individual harmonics were significant with values above 18.1%, individual harmonic values are shown in Tab. XI. Fig. 8. Waveform in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑁𝐿 connected. Table XI. Values in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑁𝐿 connected. 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 1.6% 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 137.9% Harmonic AB BC CA 60 Hz (Fnd)) 100% 100% 100% 180 Hz (h3) 89.2% 89.5% 89.4% 300 Hz (h5) 70.0% 70.2% 70.8% 420 Hz (h7) 48.1% 48.3% 49.3% 540 Hz (h9) 29.9% 30.2% 30.6% 660 Hz (h11) 21.4% 21.1% 20.7% 780 Hz (h13) 20.7% 19.9% 19.1% 900 Hz (h15) 19.5% 18.8% 18.1% The Fig. 9 shows the current waveform, after entry of synchronous generator with non-linear load connected to system. The total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 and current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 after synchronous generator switching with a nonlinear load connected was 1.5% and 21.9%, respectively. The total harmonic distortion of current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 attenuated from 137.9% to 21.9% and the most significant individual harmonic orders were the third order ℎ3 an attenuation from 89.5% to 14.1% and fifth order ℎ5 with an attenuation from 70.8% to 13.4%, the values of the other harmonics are listed in Tab. XII. The reduction is due to the fact that the synchronous generator is overexcited in order to supply reactive induction generator, while maintaining the power factor as close to 0.92 in 𝑀1, when the configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 . Fig. 9. Waveform in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. Table XII. Values in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 1.5% 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 21.9% Harmonic AB BC CA 60 Hz (Fnd)) 100% 100% 100% 180 Hz (h3) 13.7% 13.0% 14.1% 300 Hz (h5) 13.4% 11.4% 13.0% 420 Hz (h7) 8.3% 6.5% 8.3% 540 Hz (h9) 5.0% 3.9% 4.7% 660 Hz (h11) 3.6% 2.7% 3.4% 780 Hz (h13) 3.0% 2.1% 2.7% 900 Hz (h15) 3.2% 2.3% 2.9% The Fig. 10 shows the current waveform, after induction generator input with synchronous generator and non-linear load connected to system. The total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 and current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 after induction generator switching with a synchronous generator and a nonlinear load connected was 1.5% and 41.9%, respectively. The total harmonic distortion of current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 increased from 21.9% to 41.9% and the most significant individual harmonic orders were the third order ℎ3 an increment from 14.1% to 45.6% and fifth order ℎ5 with an increment from 13.4% to 38.3%. The values of the other harmonics are listed in Tab. XIII. The purpose of this configuration is to keep the power factor as close to 0.92 in 𝑀1, which means that there is reduction of harmonics in relation to the configuration 𝑁𝐿 , but increase over the 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 . Fig. 10. Waveform in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. Table XIII. Values in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝑆𝐺 + 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 1.5% 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 41.9% Harmonic AB BC CA 60 Hz (Fnd)) 100% 100% 100% 180 Hz (h3) 12.2% 35.3% 45.6% 300 Hz (h5) 12.1% 38.3% 27.5% 420 Hz (h7) 7.4% 0.6% 9.3% 540 Hz (h9) 4.3% 8.3% 4.1% 660 Hz (h11) 3.1% 3.5% 1.4% 780 Hz (h13) 2.7% 2.2% 1.0% 900 Hz (h15) 2.8% 5.3% 1.6% The Fig. 11 shows the current waveform, after entry of induction generator with non-linear load connected to system. The total harmonic distortion of voltage 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 and current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 after synchonous generator swiching off, with the induction generator and a nonlinear load connected to system was 1.5% and 81.2%, respectively. The total harmonic distortion of current 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 attenuated from 137.9% to 81.2% and the most significant individual harmonic orders were the third order ℎ3 an attenuation from 89.5% to 83.0% and fifth order ℎ5 with an increment from 70.8% to 76.6%, the values of the other harmonics are listed in Tab. XIV. It shows a decrease with respect to 𝑁𝐿 configuration, but it is important to note that with induction generator connection there feeding of primary machine that increases distortion at 𝑀3 measuring point. Furthermore, the induction generator is a smaller machine than the synchronous one. Fig. 11. Waveform in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. Table XIV. Values in 𝑀1 with 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖- 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 connected. 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑣 1.5% 𝑇𝐻𝐷𝑖 81.2% Harmonic AB BC CA 60 Hz (Fnd)) 100% 100% 100% 180 Hz (h3) 37.6% 83.0% 61.1% 300 Hz (h5) 29.4% 76.6% 30.5% 420 Hz (h7) 20.7% 5.8% 10.1% 540 Hz (h9) 12.6% 20.6% 3.5% 660 Hz (h11) 9.1% 9.1% 1.0% 780 Hz (h13) 8.8% 6.8% 1.2% 900 Hz (h15) 8.3% 11.8% 2.1% The individual harmonic distortion of current generated at 𝑀1 is higher than 𝑁𝐿 configuration. Both for 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 setting as for 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 there is an attenuation in individual distortions, to be more significant in configuration 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 . It is necessary to conduct a detailed analysis 𝑆𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 and 𝐼𝐺 + 𝑁𝐿 configurations, where it is important to consider that: i) the synchronous generator is configured to supply the reactive induction generator keeping the power factor as 0.92 in 𝑀1, which makes work in the region where shows attenuation characteristic of harmonics; ii) at 𝑀3 measuring point is included the induction generator and the primary machine, increasing total harmonic distortion of this configuration, since the primary machine still has power biphasic and iii) the induction generator is active power machine approximately five times smaller than synchronous one. V. CONCLUSIONS This work confirmed through the results that induction generator in connection with a synchronous generator and a nonlinear load has the ability, to increase the power generated, available for the electrical system, besides increasing the power generation available for the electrical system, attenuating harmonic distortion current and voltage in commom bus. The induction machine besides showing low cost, robustness, simple construction, lower cost and less maintenance compared with synchronous machine, repowering the system. The results showed that harmonic distortion bus suffers reductions for synchronous generator connection as for induction generator connection. It is noted in results that induction generator provided a preferred path for current harmonic order, even when two machines produce or consume equivalent and proportional reactive power. 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