PowerTech Generator Basler Voltage Regulator

[davidbrady]

Hey CC_Guy,

So, what's the problem with running an extra neutral wire? This is probably a prudent thing to do anyway these days with all the non-linear loads we run (digital electronics power supplies, etc) which cause harmonics resulting in increased neutral current. The lovely thing about dual in-phase is that it provides a very easy work environment for your generator. Both windings of your generator are nicely balanced. Gone are the problems associated with running a single CruiesAir. When doing so, take a look at each leg's voltage and you'll see 118 VAC on one and 104 on the other. Unbalanced loads cause your generator rotor to speed up and down, which causes vibration, and it also causes parasitic currents as your rotor oscillates through the magnetic flux resultant which causes heat and reduced efficiency. I'm sure you've heard the beat frequencies as your generator struggles with unbalanced loads? This is very hard on the genset.