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Outline
1)
2)
3)
Introduction
Consider all factors
Environment
Excitation location
Applicable specs
Agency requirements
Performance
Ratings
Slip-Ring Generator
Generator
Stator
Revolving Field
The PPT
Most are convection cooled, dry type
Most designed with anticipated harmonic
content
Other considerations:
higher than normal
BIL ratings
epoxy cast or resin
core coils
(depending on
transformer location)
Brushes
Field
(Stator)
Generator
Stator
Arm
Slip Rings
AC
Field
Contactor
3
AC
Source
Surge
Suppressor
Generator
Field
Power Thyristor B
Pole Slip SCR
MOV
Gen
Discharge Resistor
Equipment Features
Redundant
Digital Excitation Control Systems
FEATURES
Voltage regulation
Manual control
var/PF control
Excitation limiters
Power system stabilizers
Bumpless transfer
Drawout or fixed mounted
Permanent
Magnet
Generator
Automatic
Voltage
Regulator
Exciter
Field
1
Exciter
3 phase
Armature
Brushless Exciter
Gen
Main
Field
Generator PTs
Voltage Set point
VT
60
VT
Optional
Device
AVR
Environment
Know the issues involved:
Dripping water
Temperature concerns
Salt air spray damage
Adequate working space
Safety
VC
KG
KP
VRLMT/VP
KI
s
0
sKD
1 + sTD
VR
Defined schedules
Drawings of the existing system
Generator design data and curves
Availability of cable and conduits
Development of interface
Documentation
Technical training schedule
Technical spec
421.3
421.4
421.5
Appendix
Outline
1)
Retrofit Approaches
1. Replace complete static exciter system,
including PPT.
2. Keep PPT and replace VR control and
power rectifier bridge(s).
3. Retrofit only the analog controls and
keep the power rectifier bridge(s), breaker,
contactors and PPT.
THE RETROFIT
Digital Controller
Installed in Cabinet Door
Voltage Regulator
Field Current Regulator
Var/PF Control
Nulling
Excitation Limiters
Autovoltage Matching
Oscillography
Real Time Monitoring Testing Tools
Built-in Dynamic System Analyzer
Testing Tools
Protection
Optional Power System Stabilizer
Existing Power
Potential
Transformer
Firing Circuit
Signals
Power Input
Shunt
Control
Interface
Transformer
Gate Amplifier
Board
Field
Isolation
Module
Output
Voltage
Sensing
Digital
Controller
CT Input
Firing Circuit
Module
Input
Voltage buildup in
Voltage Regulator Mode
Outline
1)
SCT-PPT equipment
SCT
PPT
Linear reactors
Power rectifier bridge(s)
Automatic (AC) voltage regulator
Manual (DC) voltage regulator
Signal transformers (CT and PT)
41M generator field breaker
Protection modules
Auxiliary control systems
EQUIPMENT
to be
REMOVED
LINEAR
REACTORS
(3)
SATURABLE
CURRENT
TRANSFORMERS
SCT
FIELD
GROUND
FIELD
OVERVOLTAGE
64F
59E
POWER
POTENTIAL
TRANSFORMER
(3-PHASE)
PPT
(3)
REGULATOR
CT
(PH. B)
41M
POWER
RECTIFIER
BRIDGES
(3-PHASE FULL WAVE)
52G
GENERATOR
53
FF
RATE FEEDBACK
FIELD
REGULATOR
PT
125 VDC
FIELD
FLASHING
PT
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AUTO
CONTROL
MANUAL (DC)
REGULATOR
83
SCT
CONTROL
WINDING
SCT2
SCT3
URAL
CT
AUTOMATIC (AC)
83
SCT1
MANUAL
CONTROL
PT
CT
REGULATOR
SENSING SIGNAL
REACTIVE
CURRENT
COMP
LOAD
SCT
FIELD
GROUND
LINEAR
REACTORS
(3)
64F
POWER RECTIFIER
BRIDGES
SATURABLE
CURRENT
PPT
TRANSFORMERS
(3)
REG CT
(PHASE B)
41M
SHUNT
FIELD
ISOLATION
MODULE
CLR
R/L
VAR/PF
SCT
AVR/FCR
RECTIFIER
CHASSIS
FU
SCT3
160VOLT,
3-PHASE
INPUT
EXCITATION
TRANSFORMER
8KVA, 3-PH
240/160VAC
FU
FU
GEN
LINE
PT
PT
FIELD
VOLT and AMP
FEEDBACK
WATCHDOG
TRIP
START/STOP
SCT1
CT
FF
FIELD
CONTROL SCT2
WINDING
52G
GENERATOR
125 VDC
FIELD
FLASHING
POWER
POTENTIAL
TRANSFORMER
(3-PHASE)
OUTPUT
CONTACTS
SCR FIRING
FIRING
CIRCUIT
CHASSIS
POWER
SYSTEM
STABILIZER
FLD OVERVOLTS
REACTOR DROOP
FLD OVERCURRENT
VOLT MATCHING
GEN OVERVOLTS
VAR/PF CONTROL
OF-LINE OEL
GEN UNDERVOLTS
ON-LINE OEL
86G
52/b
VOLT/HZ LIMIT
160/120V 125VDC
AUX
INPUT
CONTROL
POWER IN
LOSS OF SENSING
FIELD TEMP
LCD SCREEN
INDICATION
KEYPAD
SWITCHES
SERIAL LINK
(MOD BUS)
LOAD
CONCLUSION
Questions