In a large synchronous generator, the damper winding is provided for
A. absorption of energy of oscillations when operating in parallel with another alternator.
B. suppression of spontaneous hunting when supplying power to a transmission line with high resistance/reactance ratio.
C. providing a low resistance path for the currents due to unbalancing of voltages.
D. all of the above.
Answer:D
In a large synchronous generator, the damper winding is provided for
A. absorption of energy of oscillations when operating in parallel with another alternator. B. suppression of spontaneous hunting when supplying power to a transmission line with high resistance/reactance ratio. C. providing a low resistance path for the currents due to unbalancing of voltages. D. all of the above.