Where is reverse power a situation of particular concern?
What will be an ideal response?
If, for any reason, one machine is allowed to slow to a point where the other machine is taking all the electrical load, the zero load generator then goes to a negative value, or “reverse power.” This generator has now become a motor. This situation is of particular concern where the machine’s protective scheme has not been designed to operate properly in the motoring situation.
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