Objective

-To understand the method of synchronous generator

-To understand the procedure by using the two-bright-one-dark-method

Description of models

-Power supply unit SM2641
-Terminal board SM2635
-Drive-machine, DC-machine SM2645
-Torque measuring unit MV1052
-Test-machine, AC-machine SM2645
-Synchronizing device SM2670
-Volt and ammeter
-Dual wattmeter

Introduction

Synchronous machine work directly connected to existing three-phase machines. These mains
represent a power that is normally greater than that single synchronous machines and is
therefore called strong mains. Synchronizing method is used to supply energy to help lessen the
load to the network. So, the synchronizing generator is performed by using the one-bright-two-
dark-method.




Safety

Dos
- Wear personal protection equipment (PPE) while conducting lab
- Disciplined at all time

Donts
- No horseplay is allowed in the lab
- Failure of wearing PPE is negotiable but wearing shoes is A MUST.


Operating parameters from appropriate sources

- Torque measuring unit should be approximately at 1500rpm
- Voltmeter should be at 230V
- DC-machine should be at DC 190V on the terminal board

Operation procedure

1. Before the experiment is started, a pre-start check on the generator was conducted.
- Wires are all checked and made sure it is connected properly
- No wires touching any rotating part of the machines
- All meters are checked to make sure they are functioning well

2. Main switch are switched on to the power supply unit

3. The excitation current to the DC-machine(Drive machine) is switched on by setting the
switch in position DC 190V on the terminal board

4. The armature voltage to the DC machine is switched on and the rotation speed is
adjusted to approximately 1500rpm of speed

5. From the flashing of the lamps the phase-sequence are checked. During experiment, the
machine is in correct phase sequence, the lamp is connected straight across circuit
breaker will be dark and the other two will have equal brilliancy

6. The correct phase position of the synchronous machine is checked with the zero
voltmeter on the synchronizing device. When voltage is zero, the phase position is
correct. The circuit breaker on the synchronizing device can be closed when reach this
point. The synchronous machine is now synchronized to the three-phase mains
7. The synchronous machine is now operated as a generator
Monitored system parameters
- Before switching the synchronizing generator, it is made sure that the one-bright-two-
dark-method lights up the correct way.
- It is made sure that the environment is safe during the operation.
- During the operation, there is no unsafe event occurred.


Conclusion

Experiment was conducted successfully. By using the one-dark-two-bright-method, the
synchronizing machine can be used as a generator. During the experiment, the method used
much more understandable in order to understand the system of synchronizing generator.

Attachment
Torque measuring unit