This paper presents a design procedure and simulation of an electronic load balance controller (ELBC) for the power distribution in renewable energy-based constantpower prime mover-coupled self-excited induction generator (SEIG). The ELBC is designed in such a way that thegenerated power is always be utilized at its full by means ofthe main load and a dump load. The controller hasan uncontrolled 3-phase full-bridge rectifier and a logically controlled insulted-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) chopper switch. The IGBT is logically switched ON/OFF by sensing the load voltage. Switch ON condition of IGBT means a portion or full generation power is diverted to the dump load and which is depends on the main load power rating. Further, the basic configuration of SEIG, the self-excitation process of voltage development, reactive power requirement in loading are highlighted in this study.
Volume 12 | Issue 3
Pages: 345-352
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12I3/20201200