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Kato Engineering
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Prime, standby, conditioning

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Founded in 1926, Kato Engineering has a long tradition of design and manufacturing excellence and innovation: Kato was an early user of vacuum-pressure impregnation for coil protection. Kato was a pioneer in the use of split bearings on rotor shafts. Kato was an early user of permanent magnet and brushless excitation.

ato Engineering (Kato) offers a complete line of precision-engineered, high quality ac generators, motor-generator sets and controls for prime, standby, and peak shaving power generation. Kato generators supply power to tap the worlds resources; oil, gas, coal, copper, iron ore and lumber are all extracted from the earth with the help of Kato generators. Kato furnishes the power to keep the world moving. Ships, freighters, locomotives, aircraft and mass transit systems all use Kato equipment. Any place where dependable, controllable electrical power is needed: hospitals, computer centers and telecommunication stations all rely on Kato generators to supply clean power. The ruggedly-constructed Kato generators survive the harshest environments, and the Kato name has become synonymous with dependable power generation worldwide.

In 1995 Kato Engineering achieved certification to ISO 9001, a quality program that is recognized world wide.

Superior design and manufacturing capability

Kato Engineering has a superior staff of professionals to support research & development, design, manufacturing and service activities. And, as a subsidiary of Emerson, Kato has a broad network of human resources, technical knowledge and manufacturing capacity available to augment our North Mankato, MN manufacturing facility. All of these assets allow us to use the latest technology to provide a reliable product with a competitive price. From manufacturing existing designs to developing new, cuttingedge technology, from providing technical information before the sale to design, construction, startup and service, we are ready to meet the worlds critical power needs.

Finite element analysis is an integral part of Kato Engineerings development and design programs.

Rotors & Stators

Rotors
Precision-designed and skillfully manufactured stators and rotors are paramount to generator performance and life. Rotor poles are punched or fabricated from high-strength steel. The pole shape is designed to withstand mechanical stresses caused by rotational forces and prime mover pulsations. The pole contour is optimized to generate low harmonics in the voltage waveform. Field coils are machine wound on the poles with high temperature insulated copper wires. The coil end and interpolar region are blocked to prevent coil movement and distortion. Depending upon the application, damper bars are inserted into the pole face and brazed or welded at each end to complete the damper/amortisseur winding. The purpose of the damper windings is to reduce the generator harmonics and absorb torque pulsations caused by the prime mover or an unbalanced load distribution. The damper windings also reduce system oscillations caused during parallel operation. The complete rotor is either vacuum-pressure impregnated before the shaft is pressed or wet wound. The shaft is precision machined from rolled or forged steel. The bearing surfaces meet stringent tolerance requirements for runout and concentricity. The rotor is dynamically balanced to meet specifications.

For long and smooth operation, rotors are precisely made with the highest quality components.

From the laminations to the frames to the windings, stators are precisely designed and constructed for peak performance and a long operating life.

Stators
Frames: Sophisticated design software and over 75 years of experience ensure that the generator frame is made with strength and support where needed instead of just adding useless size and weight. Stator frames are welded with heavy rings and bar steel. The frame is reinforced with welding plates between bars or with a heavy wrapper. Heavy gauge steel is formed and fastened to the frame to provide an ample airflow path. The endrings are precisely machined to support the bearing brackets. Cores: Stator cores are built from high-grade electrical steel laminations. Each lamination is core plated on both sides to minimize core loss and heating. Slots in the cores are skewed to minimize harmonic voltages. Random-wound windings: Random windings are used for selected applications under 1000 volts and for high-frequency generators. The windings are made with the highest quality round copper wire, which has a heavy film coating rated at 200 C. Form-wound windings: Insulating tapes are precisely layered using state of the art equipment to ensure maximum insulation properties and optimum fit in the coil slot, eliminating discharges that would shorten the generators operating life. In the stator, coil end windings are braced and supported with surge ropes to withstand short-circuit fault conditions. Vacuum-pressure impregnation: Entire stator assemblies are immersed into liquid thermosetting epoxy resin insulation and vacuum-pressure impregnated. The vacuum exhausts air, moisture and other vapors from the windings and permits complete penetration of the epoxy resins, filling voids and creating a rigid mass with optimum dielectric strength.

Bearings & Adaptation

Ball bearing
Because bearings and adaptation are based upon various factors, including load carrying capacity, speed and type of prime mover, Kato Engineering offers several options. The most popular and universally used bearing. Being permanently lubricated or equipped with grease fittings, it is suitable for low, medium or high speeds and single or twobearing generators. The ball bearing is lowest in cost.

Split roller bearing

Used on large generators of low and medium speed up to 1800 RPM. It is self aligning and can be replaced without moving the generators endbracket or shaft, a feature desirable when the generator is driven by an engine on each end. Because it is self aligning, this bearing is suitable for single or two-bearing machines.

Spherical roller bearing

Capable of heavy thrust and radial loads, it has the additional feature of being self aligning. It is suitable for both single and two-bearing machines.

Sleeve bearing
Has a long life and the ability to run at higher speeds and loads. It is also capable of high radial shock. Because it is split, it can be easily removed without disturbing the shaft and endbracket. It is self aligning and can be used on single and two-bearing generators. It may be self lubricated or pressure lubricated depending upon the application.

Cylindrical roller bearing

Excellent for heavy radial loads and radial shock, such as railway generators. The cylindrical bearing is also suitable for low and medium speeds. It is used on two-bearing machines only.
Sleeve bearings can be easily disassembled.

Oil cooling
With pressure-lubricated systems, an external oil cooling system can be provided to lower oil temperature.

Prime mover connections

Single-bearing units may have either SAE flexible disk type couplings or forged flanged shafts for direct connection to engine flywheels. Generators with two bearings have shaft extensions that are suitable for direct coupling to prime movers. Close-coupled SAE housing adapters are also available with both single and two-bearing designs.

Excitation & Regulation

Voltage regulation
Kato Engineering offers several voltage regulators for various applications. Our standard K65-12B (used for 65 Vdc field requirements) & K125-10B (used for 125 Vdc field requirements) models are encapsulated for weather protection. Their solid state analog design is UL recognized. They have the following specifications: Sensing 100 to 120 V +/-10% with standard 10K ohm control, 1 phase or 3 phase, 50/60 or 400 Hz; 1 VA maximum burden per terminal Paralleling 1 A or 5 A for 6% droop maximum; 10 VA maximum burden; isolated for use in either reactive droop or cross-current method Regulation accuracy +/- 0.5% maximum over full range of generator loading and +/- 5% frequency variation Under frequency protection breakpoints Adjustable 45 to 65 Hz (50/60 Hz regulators only) Regulator response Less than 4 milliseconds
Katos solid state, encapsulated voltage regulator

PMG
A separate permanent magnet rotating exciter can be supplied in addition to the brushless exciter as an option. Reduces the effects of both conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI). With an EMI filter, the PMG and a Kato voltage regulator will meet the emissions requirements of Mil-Std461C, Part 9, Class C2 Enhances manual voltage control regulation as the PMG provides a more stable power source to the manual control Provides full exciter power, regardless of alternator voltage, for motor starting and is a separate voltage source for use external to the generator set, such as a tachometer and relay options Provides an economical and simple means of reliable, responsive and stable input power to the voltage regulator Supplies continuous power to the exciter through the voltage regulator to maintain up to 300% short-circuit current from the alternator during a fault condition

Field excitation
Fast voltage response time to generator load changes with short time constant is provided with the Kato brushless excitation systems. This allows the voltage regulator to react to changes in field excitation requirements. Three-phase highfrequency revolving armature excitation current is full wave rectified through six silicon type rectifiers mounted in heat sinks and positioned in the air stream for maximum heat dissipation. Diode PIV rating is at least twice the peak operating voltage normally required.

Exciter with a PMG and rotating rectifier

Features & Options

Standard features
Katos standard generators have the following features: Open drip-proof and guarded enclosure that conforms to IP21, IP22 or IP23 Kato three-phase voltage regulator with single turn voltage adjust Brushless exciter Drawings, including dimensional and electrical connection Operation and maintenance manuals with replacement parts list, available as a hardcopy or in various electronic formats
Generator with a standard IP22 enclosure

Optional features
The Kato Design and Manufacturing teams also have the capability to provide many other options to meet exact customer requirments: Stator temperature detectors (two per phase): embedded RTDs and thermocouples; surface-mounted thermistors Bearing RTDs Space heaters Lightning arrestors and surge capacitors Special enclosures and protection; IP55 outlet box, air filters Proximity probes Sound attenuation Permanent magnet exciter (PMG) Redundant diodes Rotor and stator monitoring

Certifications & standards

Kato Engineering equipment is manufactured in accordance with NEMA MG-1 and IEEE Std 115. In addition, we can comply with many other certifications and standards: Certifications ABS BASEEFA (ATEX) DNV Bureau Veritas Lloyds CSA NKK USCG 259 VDE UL Standards NEMA MG-1 IEEE 115 ANSI C50.12 BS 4999 CSA C22.2NO.100 Australian AS 1359 IEC 34 API-546 ISO 9001 Mil-Std-705

Testing
Before manufacturing, Kato Engineering tests its designs using sophisticated analysis software. During manufacturing we monitor critical processes and test or inspect components before they move to the next step. Katos final test facility includes two seismic test bases and precise control and data acquisition systems.

Standard tests
Generators are subjected to the following standard commercial tests in accordance with IEEE Std 115, NEMA MG-1, or Mil-Std 705 standards (Testing to IEC 60034, marine classification societies or other applicable specifications is available upon request): Resistance on all windings (cold) Insulation resistance on all windings High potential on all windings Open-circuit saturation curve Voltage and current balance on windings Phase sequence Mechanical balance (vibration) Circulating current (when applicable) Three-phase build-up short-circuit (conducted if the generator has a PMG or SBO) Voltage transient at rated kVA (voltage regulation, stability, and response) Regulator range (voltage adjust) test (if a regulator is provided) Tests on optional components (e.g., RTDs, space heaters)

Special tests
In addition to the standard tests, Kato can perform the following tests, which are usually done on the first unit of a new design or on special designs: Open-circuit saturation with slip rings Synchronous impedance curve (short-circuit saturation) Zero power factor saturation curve Summation of losses (efficiency tests) Reactances and time constants Overspeed Voltage waveform (harmonic analysis) Voltage modulation tests Temperature rise test Polarization index (stator) Water-immersion and spray tests Witness testing and test reports are also available.

Platform AC Generators
Simple but with advanced designs, Kato platform generators offer high reliability and easy access for maintenance. Used for a variety of applications and engine or turbine driven, they have the following specifications: Kato Engineerings platform ac generator line includes custom-designed generators and modular generators for particular applications. Power Rating: 500 - 3000 kW (low voltage), 500 kW - 15 MW (medium voltage), 750 kW - 15 MW (high voltage) Voltage: up to 600 V (low voltage), 601 - 6000 V (medium voltage), 6001 15,000 V (high voltage) Power factor: 0.8 standard (other PFs available upon request) Frequency: 60 Hz or 50 Hz, three phase (six-phase optional) Speed @ 50/60 Hz: 1500/1800 RPM, 1000/1200 RPM, 750/900 RPM, 600/720 RPM Efficiency: 88% to 97% based on power rating, operating speed and voltage. All Kato generators have a high grade of electrical steel to yield low core losses and provide high efficiencies. Depending upon kW rating, premium steel may be used, resulting in even higher efficiencies. Efficiency data for specific models will be furnished upon request. Temperature rise: For continuous duty applications, generators are typically 80 C, 105 C or 125 C rise by resistance per NEMA MG-1. Standby ratings are either 105 C, 130 C or 150 C rise per NEMA MG-1. Rise is based on an ambient temperature of 40 C. Insulation: All windings are of Class F or Class H insulation using vacuumpressure impregnation (VPI) cycle. Various types of epoxies are used depending on the functional requirements of individual components. Overload: Typical allowable overloads are 50% for 5 minutes and 10% for 2 hours during 6 hours of operation. Short-circuit cabability is at least 15 seconds at 300%.

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Voltage balance: With balanced loads, the voltage is held within 1.0% between phases. Waveform: Generators are specifically designed to minimize harmonic distortion. Typical waveform characteristics are as follows: Deviation factor is less than 5% Crest factor: 1.3 - 1.5 Harmonic content: any single harmonic is less than 3% and the total harmonic is less than 4% Telephone influence factor (TIF): meets or exceeds NEMA MG-122.43 standards Telephone harmonic factor (THF): meets or exceeds IEC 60034-1, B.9.2 requirements
Engine-driven low-voltage generator

Please refer to the previous sections for standard and optional features. Other options are available upon request.

High-voltage generator for turbine application

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Packaged Generators
Ratings 125 C/40 C ambient temperature rise, continuous duty, Class H kW range 210 to 2750 150 to 2200 1000 to 2750 800 to 2200 250 to 2100 200 to 1775 505 to 2100 400 to 1775 Voltage 480 400 4160 3300 480 400 4160 3300 RPM 1800 1500 1800 1500 1200 1000 1200 1000 Hertz 60 50 60 50 60 50 60 50 This new Kato Engineering line is a group of commercial and industrial quality generators that can meet the broadest range of standby or prime power requirements. Competitively priced, they have the shortest build cycle time in the industry.

Standard features Random-wound stators: multiple dips and bakes with Class H polyester varnish and epoxy overcoat Form-wound stators: vacuum-pressure impregnation with Class H polyester Rotors: Class H epoxy brushed wet on each layer during winding Enclosure: fully guarded per NEMA MG-1-25.4 Solid-state fully encapsulated voltage regulator and a permanent magnet generator Cast iron end brackets and a fabricated steel frame Bearings that are pre-lubricated, double shield, ball type, single row Conrad C3 fit with provisions for adding or changing grease. Minimum B-10 bearing life is 40,000 hours for single bearing units.

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Conformity The new line of Kato generators conforms to the applicable parts of IEEE, NEMA, IEC and ISO standards. The generators have CSA listing and are suitable for submission as a component of UL 2200 certification. Marine generators may be certified to American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyds Register of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, DNV, RINA and others. Quality Standards The new Kato line of generators is manufactured in a plant that is certified to the new quality standards, TS-16949, which includes ISO 9001. This was the first generator manufacturing plant to achieve this certification. Options Digital voltage regulator with VAR/PF control Reactive droop paralleling Cross-current compensation paralleling EMI filter Manual voltage control Stator or bearing temperature detectors Space heaters Class F stator epoxy IP22 or IP23 protection
Packaged generator

Random-wound stators are standard on Katos packaged generator line on models below 600 V.

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Traction Alternators
Built smaller and lighter, Katos traction alternators help reduce vehicle payload. But rugged construction and superior insulation ensure they can handle bumpy, grimy conditions as well as the thermal cycling caused by the constant acceleration and deceleration mine haul trucks and locomotives must endure. For every application, Kato Engineerings design objectives for traction alternators are to be both mechanically and electrically compatible. The mechanical design ensures structural integrity, minimum vibration, maximum bearing life, a proper fit and accessibility for service. Electrically, the design must ensure the required power is available for the specified load requirements.

Locomotive applications
For new or rebuilt 1500 to 3000 hp, 700 to 1250 Vdc and up to 4800 Idc locomotives used in switchyard and short road-haul applications. A typical locomotive package consists of a traction alternator and a dual auxiliary alternator. The dual auxiliary alternator includes two components: A 188 kVA, 1.83 V/Hz 2400 or 1800 RPM companion for ac loads, such as electric air compressor, radiator cooling fans and cab accessories An 18 kW ac rectified to dc 74-volt battery charger. Different configurations of these locomotive packages are available depending on the application.

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Off-highway truck applications

For ac drive mine trucks in the 260 to 400-ton range. Driven by Detroit Diesel 4000 series 16V-4000 or 20V-4000 engines or Cummins QSK60 and QSK78 series engines in the 2700 hp to 3600 hp range, they have the following specifications: Vac: kVA: Frequency: RPM: 1500 to 2000 1800 to 2700 120 Hz 1800 nominal
Off-highway truck traction alternator

Kato Engineering has almost 30 years of experience in supplying traction power for mine-haul trucks. These trucks are used in some of the harshest environments all over the globe.

Locomotive traction alternator

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Motor-Generator Sets & High-Frequency Generators

Motor-generator sets
Precision applications around the world, including laboratory testing, aircraft ground support, line conditioning on ships and shore power depend on the superiority of Kato motor-generator sets and high-frequency generators. Motor-generator (MG) sets provide line conditioning and load isolation for computers and other sophisticated electrical systems. They can also perform frequency conversion. Long life, minimum maintenance costs, low harmonics, high overload capacities and many other features make motor-generator sets a clear choice over solid-state systems. With input of 50 or 60 Hz, output frequencies of 50, 60, or 400 Hz are available as standard. For custom designed systems, fixed frequency outputs from 25 Hz to 1200 Hz may be selected, or we can provide continuously variable frequency using a VFD on the motor. Power capacities range from 10 kVA to 20,000 kVA and up, depending upon system requirements. Typically, Kato furnishes a factory-programmed PLC control panel to provide a complete power conversion or isolation system. The panel is usually unitmounted but can also be free-standing or wall-mounted. The panel will include the motor starter, output circuit breaker, metering, protective relaying, a voltage regulator and any other required components. Manual and automatic paralleling are also available.

Motor-generator set with a unit-mounted panel

400-Hz generator for aircraft ground support

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High-frequency generators
Kato Engineering offers a complete line of high frequency (400 Hz) generators. These units provide economical power for grounded aircrafts navigational equipment, ground power and military support products. Phase: 3 Power factor: 0.8 Voltage range: 115/200, 120/208, 240/416, 277/480 Pole RPM kVA 26 1846 up to 312.5 24 2000 up to 156 20 2400 up to 156 (Other designs available upon request) All units are available in a twobearing design. Typically, units rated 100 kW and lower with 26 or fewer poles can be supplied in a singlebearing design for direct connection to the SAE engine drive arrangements. Bearings are double shielded regreaseable ball type. Rotor and stator insulation is Class F or Class H with void-free resin. Efficiency is 82% to 94% depending upon kW rating.

When portability is a requirement, Kato motor-generator sets can be trailer mounted.

Paralleling panel for a three motor-generator set system

Totally-enclosed motor-generator set

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Special Cooling & Protection

In addition to our standard open dripproof enclosure, used where there is an abundance of clean air, Kato Engineering offers a variety of cooling and protection options for gritty, moist or explosive environments. Totally enclosed air-to-air cooled (CACA/TEAAC) Air-heat exchanger cooled generators are available from 500 kW to 10 MW. CACA generators are typically used in dusty, salt-laden or corrosive environments. These units are equipped with one or two internal fans to direct the enclosed air up and through an array of stainless steel tubes, which are mounted on top of the generator. Air from a second external fan is directed through an outer sheet metal enclosure to cool the tubes, and air is then exhausted on the opposite side of the generator. Totally enclosed air-to-water cooled (CACW/TEWAC) Water-heat exchanger cooled units are available from 500 kW to 12 MW. These units are commonly used aboard ship or on off-shore drilling rigs where there is a confined space, harsh environment or flammable atmosphere and where there is an abundance of ocean water for cooling. The units are equipped with one or two internal fans. Air is forced up and through a large air-to-water radiator within the generator enclosure. Air is continually re-circulated with the heat created from the generator being displaced by cool water from the radiator coils. The radiator consists of an inner tube of 90-10 copper-nickel for corrosion resistance and an optional outer tube to detect water leakage. A separate system to pump a continuous supply of cooling water throughout the radiator must be supplied.

Totally enclosed air-to-air cooled unit (CACA/TEAAC) with shaft-mounted fan and flow diagram for a similar unit with radiator-mounted fans

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Weather-protected II For generators that must be under an open sky, Kato Engineering offers weather-protected II enclosures, built to NEMA standards. To prevent moisture entry, air intakes and exits have three 90 changes in direction. Air flow velocity is also kept below 600 feet per minute. A blow through allows wind to pass through the unit. Air filters For dusty, gritty applications, Kato Engineering offers air-filtered generators. Filters on these machines remove over 78% of the particles with diameters over 5 microns. Air filters and mounting frames are made from stainless steel to prevent rusting and corrosion. The filters can be easily removed for cleaning with steam or soapy water. A differential pressure safety switch is included. If the filter becomes clogged, the switch actuates. The switch can be connected to an alarm, indicator lights or shutdown circuitry. Sealed windings Generators with sealed windings can withstand water and salt spray. They are typically used outdoors in marine environments. They withstand water immersion testing per NEMA and API-546.

Weather-protected II unit and air flow diagram

Totally enclosed air-to-water unit (CACW/TEWAC) and flow diagram for a similar unit

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Parts and Service

e at Kato Engineering know how important your power needs are. That is why we have experienced factory field service personnel on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year. As well as repair and on site rebuilding, we can assist you with installation and startup and perform scheduled maintenance or training. We stock a variety of parts for quick delivery. We provide technical manuals in electronic and hard-copy formats. These manuals include operation, maintenance and illustrated parts breakdown. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is always ready to answer your questions, send a needed component or arrange a site visit anywhere in the world.

Kato Engineering, Inc.

P.O. Box 8447 Mankato, MN 56002 USA Telephone: 507-625-4011 Fax: 507-345-2798 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kato-eng.com

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