Brushless Excitation System – Series Diode Redundancy for 2-Pole Generators

This brochure highlights WEG Electric Machinery’s brushless excitation system designed for 2-pole turbine generators, featuring series diode redundancy for enhanced reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and simplified installations.

Key Points

  • Eliminates brushes, collector rings, and carbon dust for lower maintenance.
  • Compatible with various shaft and mounting configurations.
  • Permanent magnet pilot exciter eliminates need for bulky transformers or station battery.
  • Integrated field ground detection system without slip rings.
  • Provides 100% diode redundancy, ensuring continuous generator service.
  • No outboard bearing required, reducing alignment issues.
  • Simplified installations with no heavy bus work or large excitation cubicles.
  • Proven reliability with over a century of WEM design experience and 500+ units installed.