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  • IEEE 421.4-2014

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    IEEE Guide for the Preparation of Excitation System Specifications

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  21-04-2014

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1. Overview
    2. Normative references
    3. Definitions
    4. Introduction
    5. Exciter rating considerations
    6. Exciter type and power source considerations
    7. Excitation system performance measures and
        synchronous machine regulator considerations
    8. Control considerations
    9. Protection considerations
    10. Environmental and enclosure considerations
    11. Information to be provided by the manufacturer
    12. Component tests
    13. Field tests
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (informative) - AC-DC power converters
    Annex C (informative) - Excitation questionnaire

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives the necessary material to the specification writer in order to prepare the specification for the procurement of an excitation system for a synchronous machine.

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    Committee Energy Development & Power Generation
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE 421.2-2014 IEEE Guide for Identification, Testing, and Evaluation of the Dynamic Performance of Excitation Control Systems
    IEEE 421.6-2017 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Specification and Design of Field Discharge Equipment for Synchronous Machines
    IEEE DRAFT 1010 : D10 2005 GUIDE FOR CONTROL OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
    IEEE 421.5-2005 IEEE Recommended Practice for Excitation System Models for Power System Stability Studies
    IEEE 421.5-2016 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Excitation System Models for Power System Stability Studies

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE C57.12.91-2001 IEEE Standard Test Code for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers
    IEEE C57.116-1989 IEEE Guide for Transformers Directly Connected to Generators
    IEEE 421.2-2014 IEEE Guide for Identification, Testing, and Evaluation of the Dynamic Performance of Excitation Control Systems
    ANSI C50.12 : 2005 SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS AND GENERATOR/MOTORS FOR HYDRAULIC TURBINE APPLICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS FOR SALIENT POLE SYNCHRONOUS
    IEEE C57.12.00-2000 IEEE Standard General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers
    IEEE 421.5-2005 IEEE Recommended Practice for Excitation System Models for Power System Stability Studies
    IEEE C57.12.00-2015 IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers
    IEEE 421.3-1997 IEEE Standard for High-Potential Test Requirements for Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines
    IEEE C50.13-2005 IEEE Standard for Cylindrical-Rotor 50 Hz and 60 Hz Synchronous Generators Rated 10 MVA and Above
    IEEE C57.12.91-2011 IEEE Standard Test Code for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers
    IEEE C57.116-2014 IEEE Guide for Transformers Directly Connected to Generators
    IEEE C57.110-2008 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Establishing Liquid-Filled and Dry-Type Power and Distribution Transformer Capability When Supplying Nonsinusoidal Load Currents
    IEEE 421.2-1990 IEEE Guide for Identification, Testing, and Evaluation of the Dynamic Performance of Excitation Control Systems
    IEEE 421.1-2007 IEEE Standard Definitions for Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines
    IEEE C50.13-2014 IEEE Standard for Cylindrical-Rotor 50 Hz and 60 Hz Synchronous Generators Rated 10 MVA and Above
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