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Definition of AVR
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AVR Control System
The main components of the voltage Regulator are two closed loop
control systems each followed by separate gate control unit and
thyristor set and de excitation equipment
Control system 1 for automatic generator voltage control
(AUTO) comprises the following :
• Generator voltage control
The output quantity of this control is the set point for a following.
Excitation current regulator, controlling the field current of
the main exciter
FAULT INDICATIONS
• AVR fault
• AVR automatic change over to MANUAL
• AVR loss of voltage alarm
Excitation ON command
N>90%
Protection Off
Excitation ON
FCB Off feedback 5s delay
External trip
GCB is OFF
GCB OFF
Exc OFF
N>90% Delay 1sec
GCB OFF
External trip
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