Highlights
Highlights
Benefits
- Instantaneous reactive power; power factor correction
- Short-circuit contribution; detection and clearing of faults on the grid
- Inertia; overcome immediate imbalance between load and supply of power; manage rate of change of frequency
Features
- Proven synchronous machine design
- Optional bespoke clutch system for dual purpose configuration
- Flexibility to operate as either condenser or generator
Applications
- Industry and infrastructure
- Renewable energy producers
- Utilities
Overview
Overview
Decarbonization targets drive the retirement of traditional thermal power plants and the increased adoption of non-synchronous technologies such as solar, wind, and increased use of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electric power transmission.
To support increased renewable penetration, solutions are required to replace the missing key grid-stability characteristics of inertia, short-circuit contribution, and reactive power. Based on our proven BRUSH™ Power Generation DAX generators, our synchronous condensers offer all three—and are unique in their ability to provide both short-circuit contribution and inertia.
We can also provide the following options as part of the solution:
- Excitation (permanent magnet generator and automatic voltage regulator)
- Main terminal cubicles with monitoring
- Control and electric protection systems
- Cooling system
- Lubrication oil system
- Switchgear
- Flywheel (for increased inertia)
Specifications
FEATURE
RANGE
Short Circuit Contribution (per machine)
Up to 1300 MVA
Reactive Power
40°C air inlet
Up to +210 MVAr capacitive
Up to -115 MVAr inductive
Inertia
Up to 2500 MWs including flywheel
Inertia constant
Based on rating at 60°C air inlet, ~40-45°C ambient temperature
Up to 15 s including flywheel
C-type design: Direct-axis transient reactance (X′d)
and subtransient reactance (X″d)
reduced by 25–30% compared to standard generator design
Poles
2 or 4
Voltage
Up to 19 kV
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
Excitation type
Brushless or Static
Start System
Pony motor, SFC, Turbine and clutch
Standards
IEC, IEEE, NEMA, CSA