what is volts per frequency (V/Hz) protection?

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Santanu

In our Generator there is a protection called V/Hz. What is it and why we use it? pl explain
 
Hello Dear,

Volt/Hz protection is also called over fluxing. which meant to exceed excitation over requirement at that speed.

Have you noticed that Field breaker is only applied at speed > 90% of rated speed, just to avoid operation of Volt/Hz.

This over fluxing may cause heating core.
 
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