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Required Data for Generator Decrement Curve


Description: Required data to plot the generator decrement curve in ETAP STAR

Category: STAR

Type: Information

Keywords: STAR, Generator, Decrement Curve

The generator decrement curve is based on IEEE Std 242-2001 Section 12.3.3. The decrement
curve consists of an ac and dc component. The equations for each are as follows.

Total ac component of armature current:

Total dc component of armature current:

Total RMS current:

Refer to the standard for more details on these equations.

The following table contains a list of the required fields in the generator editor to plot the
decrement curve.

Field Name Location

kV Rating page
%PF Rating page
Xd” Imp/Model page
Xd’ Imp/Model page
Xd Imp/Model page
Tdo” * Imp/Model page
Tdo’ Imp/Model page
X2 Imp/Model page
Ra Imp/Model page
IkP ** Imp/Model page

* The Tdo” time constant from displayed values in Dynamic Model - Subtransient option is used
for plotting of the generator decrement curve even when it is hidden due to selection of
Transient or Equivalent options.

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Required Data for Generator Decrement Curve

** IkP corresponds to the amount of fault current the generator can sustain in steady state. If the
generator has forced excitation, then enable the Compound Exc. in the Imp/Model page and
define the value as percentage of the nominal full load current (FLA).

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