Synchronous Generators

Synchronous Generators, 2nd Edition, is a book that introduces electrical energy, power generation, and fundamental machine principles. As the first volume of the Electric Generators Handbook, it examines large- and medium-power synchronous generator topologies, operation, and transient behavior.

The text investigates prime mover models used in active control alongside steady-state performance, dynamic modeling, and power system integration. Dedicated chapters address generator design methodology and testing procedures.

Author Ion Boldea incorporates 347 black-and-white illustrations, practical case studies, worked-out examples, and sample results to clarify analytical principles. Updates introduced for the 2016 edition include discussions of high-power wind generators designed with fewer or no permanent magnets, machine design optimization, and online parameter identification.