In the power system, the magnitude of excitation current is crucial for the stable operation of equipment such as generators. With the continuous advancement of technology, we have discovered a new method to control excitation current by adjusting the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan. This article will elaborate on the principle, operation mode, and practical application effect of this method in detail.

1、 Principle analysis

A cooling fan is an important device in the power system used to cool equipment such as generators. By adjusting the voltage or frequency of the fan, we can control its speed and thereby adjust the cooling air volume. The excitation current is the current generated by the generator when operating in a magnetic field, and its magnitude directly affects the performance of the generator.

So, how to control the excitation current by adjusting the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan? Originally, when the speed of the cooling fan changes, its cooling effect will also change accordingly. This change will further affect the temperature of the generator, which is a key factor affecting the magnetic field strength and excitation current of the generator. Therefore, by adjusting the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan, we can achieve precise control of the excitation current.

2、 Operation method

Voltage regulation: By changing the output voltage of the generator to regulate the power supply voltage, the speed of the cooling fan is controlled. When it is necessary to increase the excitation current, the voltage can be appropriately increased to accelerate the fan speed, enhance the cooling effect, reduce the generator temperature, and thereby increase the magnetic field strength and excitation current; On the contrary, when it is necessary to reduce the excitation current, the voltage can be lowered to slow down the fan speed, weaken the cooling effect, and increase the generator temperature, thereby reducing the magnetic field strength and excitation current.

Frequency regulation: By adjusting the operation mode of the power grid to change the power frequency, the speed of the cooling fan can also be adjusted. The change in frequency will affect the speed and performance of the fan motor, thereby affecting the cooling effect. Similar to voltage regulation, we can control the temperature of the generator by adjusting the frequency, thereby achieving precise control of the excitation current.

3、 Actual application effect

In practical applications, significant results have been achieved by adjusting the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan to control the excitation current. On the one hand, this method can achieve precise control of excitation current and meet different power demands; On the other hand, due to the flexible adjustment of the speed of the cooling fan according to the actual situation, it can better adapt to various complex working environments.

For example, in certain special circumstances, the generator needs to withstand higher loads. At this point, by appropriately increasing the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan, the cooling effect can be enhanced, the generator temperature can be reduced, and the magnetic field strength and excitation current can be increased to ensure stable operation of the generator. At the same time, in the case of a lighter load on the generator, the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan can be reduced, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.

4、 Summary and Outlook

The method of controlling excitation current by adjusting the voltage or frequency of the cooling fan is an innovative and effective technical means. It can not only achieve precise control of excitation current, but also improve the operational efficiency and stability of the generator. However, we also need to pay attention to some issues that this method may bring, such as improper adjustment of fan speed, which may lead to insufficient cooling effect or overheating. Therefore, in practical applications, we need to adjust according to specific situations to ensure the cooling effect of the fan while also paying attention to avoiding overheating issues.

In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous development of power systems, we have reason to believe that this method will be more widely applied and promoted. At the same time, we also need to constantly explore new technological means and methods to further improve the control accuracy and stability of excitation current, providing more reliable guarantees for the stable operation of the power system.