What must be done to ensure load sharing in a multiple generator system?

In a multiple generator system, ensuring that the generators are paralleled is essential for proper load sharing. When generators are paralleled, they operate together to contribute to the overall power supply, sharing the load based on their capabilities and settings. This configuration allows for balanced power distribution, which is crucial for system stability and efficiency.

Paralleling includes synchronizing key parameters such as frequency, phase angle, and voltage among the generators. While adjustments to RPM, synchronization of phase angles, and voltage outputs are important factors in the process, simply ensuring that the generators are paralleled establishes the foundational setup necessary for effective load sharing. Being properly paralleled means that the generators can operate collaboratively, responding dynamically to load changes and maintaining system integrity, which is critical in any power generation scenario.