You can use the induction motor-generator without grid
connection. Here is a web site with several examples
of small induction generators used to generate AC power
away from the grid, using small gasoline engines as
the motivator.

http://www.qsl.net/ns8o/welcome.html

Marty Jones

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From: pbrian@... [mailto:pbrian@...]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 2:00 PM
To: awea-wind-home@eGroups.com
Subject: [a-w-h] Induction Generators



Hello Group
The recent postings about induction motors used as
generators prompts a question thats been on my mind for some time.
Would it be possible to produce an artifical "Grid" electronically.Some
kind of inverter to produce a low power 3 phase signal, just enough to
excite the machine and switch on load to simulate the restraining
effect of the grid on the generator speed.
Has this been done or am i fantisiseing again.
Regards Brian


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