Synchronization (alternating current)
PROCESS OF MATCHING THE SPEED AND FREQUENCY OF A GENERATOR OR OTHER SOURCE TO A RUNNING ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER NETWORK
Alternator synchronization; Isochronous frequency; Sochronous frequency; Synchronous generator
In an alternating current electric power system, synchronization is the process of matching the frequency of a generator or other source to a running network. An AC generator cannot deliver power to an electrical grid unless it is running at the same frequency as the network.