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Thyristor-type Static Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines

Thyristor-type Static Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines

The thyristor-type static excitation system, due to its many advantages, excellent response characteristics,easy maintenance and simplified main machine construction, is now extensively used for medium-and large-capacity hydro-or steam-turbine generators.
MITSUBISHI have manufactured over 200 units of Thyristor-type Static Excitation Systems since 1968,and has excellent performance and high reliability.

System configurations

The voltage regulator and potential source static excitation system functions to control the voltage of an AC generator by directly controlling the generator's DC field current. The static excitation system is composed of the followings;

Ratings and Dimensions

The ratings of Static Exciter are principally defined by the rating current and the ceiling voltage.The typical ratings and cubicle dimensions are as follows; Ratings Maximum Current MaximumCeiling (A) Voltage (V) 1350 1100 3509 2422 8000 8000 8566 9462 460 1000 1100 1480 1100 1480 1100 1600 L 2900 3000 3200 3400 6000 8700 4900 6400 D 2000 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 H 2300 2300 2300 2300 2600 2600 2600 2600 L1 0 0 0 0 0 1200 0 0 Dimensions(mm) L2 0 0 0 0 1200 1200 1200 1200 L3 900 1000 1000 1200 1200 1500 1000 1000 L4 1000 1000 1200 1200 1200 1200 1500 1500 L5 0 0 0 0 1200 1200 0 1500 L6 0 0 0 0 0 1200 0 0 L7 1000 1000 1000 1000 1200 1200 1200 1200

s Thyristor rectifier bridge and thyristor elements

The 3phase full bridge rectifier circuit has fast response characteristics. A compact cubicle design is realized with the large on-state current and high reversed voltage flapack type thyristor elements, and forced air cooling. The thyristor elements are installed in a tray, and can be exchange during operation. For better cost performance, a tray-less-type can also be manufactured.

s Field Flashing
The field flashing circuit is necessary when a generator is started, because of selfexcitation system. A DC battery is usually used as the initial excitation power supply. An AC power supply can also be adopted by means of rectifiers and a transformer.

s Field suppression
The de-excitation function is to reduce rapidly field energy when needed and also to separate the rotor circuit from the excitation system. The DC field circuit breaker is generally used. For better cost performance, a static field circuit breaker system can be supplied. This system reduce the field energy by reversing the excitation voltage by rectifier gate controls.

Remarks: mark indicates the dimensions of tray-less and static field circuit breaker system type. Above dimensions are subject to change by detail and design progress.

s Over voltage protections

The C-R absorbers and varisters are installed in each AC and DC circuit for over voltage protections of thyristor elements. In large capacitance system, a crowbar circuit is adapted on DC circuit.
L L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7

s Excitation transformer
The excitation transformer reduces the supply voltage to the level required for excitation. A dry-type for small capacity or a oil-type for large capacity is generally used.

D=Depth

s Monitoring devices
The alarms for thyristor fuse blown, cooling fan failure and air temperature high are available. A rotor temperature converter and field earth detector can be installed in excitation cubicles optionally.
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THYRISTOR-TYPE THYRISTOR-TYPE Static Excitation System Static Excitation System Configurations. Configurations.

PT CT 41

EXCITATION TRANSFORMER
INITIAL EXCITATION SURGE ABSORBER (1) FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER THYRISTOR RECTIFIER (1) THYRISTOR RECTIFIER (2) THYRISTOR RECTIFIER (3) SURGE ABSORBER (2)

AVR

FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER

SURGE ABSORBER 31

THYRISTOR RECTIFIER BRIDGE SURGE ABSORBER BATTERY

FIELD FLASHING

Thyristor-type Static Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines

s Reference list of Thyristor-type Static Excitation Systems
Typical and recent supply record is as follows;

Plant
TOYAMA Pref. SHOUTOU P/S,JAPAN TUMUT-3 P/S,AUSTRALIA GURI-2 P/S,VENEZUELA KANSAI Elec.Po.Co. GOBO P/S 1,JAPAN

Gen.rating
(MVA) 27.4 278 805 670

current
(A) 640 1100 3200 5364

voltage
(V) 170 325 482 550

ceiling voltage
(V) 370 760 2000 895

year
1968 1969 1979 1982 first

remarks

second max.ceiling voltage first large thermal

CHUBU Elec.Po.Co. HEKINAN P/S 3,JAPAN KYUSYU Elec.Po.Co. SHIN-OHITA P/S 2,JAPAN PETACALCO P/S 5,6,MEXICO CHUGOKU Elec.Po.Co. SHIMONOSEKI P/S1,JAPAN MIZUSHIMA Co-op.Elec.Po.Co.,JAPAN KOBE Steel Co.,Ltd. KAKOGAWA 4,JAPAN CHUBU Elec.Po.Co. TOUSHIN S/S 2,JAPAN CHUBU Elec.Po.Co. OKUMINO P/S 3,4,JAPAN FUKUYAMA Co-op.Elec.Po.Co.,JAPAN HOKURIKU Elec.Po.Co.NANAO-OHTA P/S 1,JAPAN KUMAMOTO Pref. MIDORIKAWA 2 P/S,JAPAN E.P.D.C. MATSUURA P/S 2P,JAPAN E.P.D.C. MATSUURA P/S 2S,JAPAN NEW-TIENLUN P/S ,TAIWAN CHUBU Elec.Po.Co. KAWAGOE P/S 4,JAPAN MHI T-PLANT,JAPAN CHYIRHAN P/S 3,TURKEY KANSAI Elec.Po.Co.OKUTATARAGI P/S 5-6,JAPAN TOKYO Elec.Po.Co. CHIBA P/S 1,JAPAN TOHOKU Elec.Po.Co.HIGASHINIIGATA P/S 4,JAPAN

800 242 427.8 195 171 97.5 100 279 171 556 6.8 655 495 117.2 270 250 189 400 412 332

5094 3824 3333 2800 1857 720 1600 1415 1857 4875 327 5364 5000 1590 3000 2232 1892 1560 4767 3265

530 340 450 375 280 375 315 325 280 400 110 550 400 310 350 300 370 450 430 490

935 440 953 550 450 375 1000 490 450 1067 145 700 500 450 812 430 740 688 820 1215

1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997

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Improper use of products can cause severe injury or death, and may result in damage to product and other property. Please read instruction manual before installing or using product.

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New Publication, effective Mar. 1998. Specifications subject to change without notice.