| The permanent magnet synchronous generator is | | | | below: |
| regarded as the primary source of electrical energy | | | | 1: They are relatively secure and stable during their |
| which is used commonly to convert mechanical output | | | | operation and don’t require any external power |
| power of gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, | | | | supply, to excite their set-up. |
| wind turbines and reciprocating engines into electrical | | | | 2: The synchronous generators don’t use slip rings |
| power for various purposes. Commonly these | | | | as in case of other traditional generators, hence they |
| generators are referred to as synchronous generators | | | | are maintenance free and simple. |
| as they function at a synchronous speed, which equals | | | | 3: These generators offer high efficiency and power |
| the speed of rotor matches with the supply frequency. | | | | coefficient. |
| The synchronous generator is excited by permanent | | | | 4: The synchronous generators are preferred to |
| magnet system with high energy or current carrying | | | | asynchronous generators especially for their high |
| field windings. Due to relatively higher number of poles, | | | | capacities, as asynchronous ones would consume |
| the permanent magnet construction would enable | | | | enormous reactive power and thus they are suitable |
| reduction in back iron and stator yoke. The | | | | for smaller capacities. |
| development of low speed and innovative | | | | 5: Voltage regulation can be achieved in permanent |
| synchronous generators especially with permanent | | | | magnet synchronous generators which aren’t |
| magnet excitation has received attention from | | | | accessible in induction type generators. |
| numerous individuals around the world. | | | | 6: In order to maintain the power factor, the |
| There are numerous advantages of a permanent | | | | condensers aren’t required in synchronous |
| magnet synchronous generator which are enlisted | | | | generators as in the case of inductive generators. |