This document provides an overview of synchronous machines and synchronous condensers. It discusses key topics such as:
- The basic components and operating principles of synchronous machines and how they can function as motors or generators.
- Concepts like torque, power, energy and their relationships in synchronous machines.
- How synchronous machines synchronize to the frequency of the power system and their operating speed relationship.
- Power flow, internal and terminal voltages, and torque angle in synchronous machines.
- Losses that occur in synchronous machines and how efficiency is affected.
- The use of synchronous condensers to provide reactive power support through field excitation control while transferring little to no real power.
- Models for analyzing