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P R O D U C T N OT E

Medium and high voltage generators for

steam and gas turbines
Reliable distributed power from 0.9 to 7.3 MVA

ABB is expanding its offering

to cover standard mid-range
generators for turbine OEMs.
Ideal for heavy duty applications;
the new compact, high perfor-
mance generators offer short
delivery times and easy installation.
ABB’s globally identical production
processes ensure high quality,
easy sourcing and efficient
logistics.

Standard industrial product family Future-proof design means significant savings

As the global technology leader in motors and The standard platform design needs only few frame
generators, ABB has expertise in different types lengths to cover the whole power range, providing
of applications to help OEMs and end-users scope for complex designs in the future. OEMs
achieve even better performance. We build need to make only few modifications for the skid
generators to the strictest manufacturing interfaces, resulting in savings in engineering and
standards. Our products are used even in the material costs. No additional length is required
biggest gensets with common base frames, when adding filters for the IP44 option, and the
and in demanding marine and offshore same foot design is suitable for all protection
applications. classes. The large terminal space has room for
optional bus bars, PTs and CTs.
The new 500-630 frame size generators extend
our broad offering into the 0.9 – 7.3 MVA power Professional features in a standard generator series
range at voltages of 3.3 – 13.8 kV. They are ideal The innovative built-in exciter and PMG unit, as well
for renewable applications and cogeneration in as the integrated main and auxiliary terminals and
offshore platforms. These open air cooled, 4- and AVR, make the generators compact and easy to
6-pole synchronous generators feature F-class install – factors that are important in the turbine
insulation. High performance PMG excitation package design.
is standard, complemented by an analog or
digital AVR. Optional accessories enable easy For grid operation, ABB’s cutting-edge digital AVR
customer interface adaptation. option completes the high performance generator
package. ABB is the technology leader in grid code
The generators are built for continuous operation compliant LVRT (low voltage ride through) systems,
over a 30-year lifetime. ABB can provide marine and the digital AVR not only offers power factor
classifications for offshore application if needed, regulation, voltage matching and limiters but also
e.g. waste heat recovery units (WHRUs), in which built-in diode monitoring and auto-synchronization.
turbine expanders exploit the exhaust heat from Its fast voltage dip detection keeps the genset
the ship’s diesel engines. connected to the network during fault situations.
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Reliable ABB generators
with global manufacturing and technical support

— High reliability and performance Together with our expertise in a wide range
01 ABB’s rigid salient
pole rotor construction ABB applies advanced design methods like FEM of bearing constructions, this results in high
enables reliable operation simulation and CFD, enabling OEMs to produce availability and troublefree operation.
under the most demand-
ing load conditions. rigid, turbine package designs with low vibration
and a long operational lifetime. 3D models can The new standard product family offers the
be supplied to help OEMs to rapidly prepare docu- same high reliability and low cost of ownership
mentation for their complete system offering. as our proven high power generators. It provides
a cost-efficient solution with the fastest delivery
ABB generators have quality built in to their design, times, backed by ABB’s global engineering,
materials and manufacturing processes. Purchases manufacturing and service network, and local
are sourced from reliable vendors only and thorough presence around the world.
testing is performed at all stages of manufacturing.
Optimized sourcing and logistics
Both the stator and rotor use reliable ABB form ABB is a truly global company that offers its
wound windings and vacuum pressure impregnation customers a complete portfolio of products
– which has proven itself for more than 30 years in – so OEMs can get all the products they need
tens of thousands of large motors and generators on time, wherever they are located.
that are operating successfully all over the world.
Our advanced insulation system gives the windings This new generator is designed, manufactured
superior strength to withstand vibration, and and supported globally. It was jointly developed
mechanical and electrical stresses. ABB uses many by three ABB teams around the world, is produced
different ways to minimize harmonics, such as in globally identical high quality manufacturing
5/6* winding pitch which reduces all significant processes, and is backed by local engineering
harmonics to minimum levels. A 2/3 pitch winding, support. As a result genset manufacturers can
which eliminates only the 3rd harmonic, can be benefit from short delivery times, and can
provided on request, if the neutral point is optimize their sourcing and logistics.
direct earthed.
* Exact pitch may vary slightly case by case.

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Professional features
in standard generator series

— Key benefits
02 ABB’s cutting-edge
digital AVR option Compact in size and easy to install
makes for a reliable • built-in exciter and PMG
generator package
without needing external • large terminal unit with built-in AVR
synchronization or
diode monitoring units.
— Adaptability with short delivery times
03 Large, integrated • standard platform for serial manufacturing
terminal space in top of
frame for easy installation with optional accessories
of cables, transformers • ETO range with pre-engineered configurations
and AVR, with a clever
cooling function.
Reliable operation under changing and
non-linear loads
• good short-circuit, overload and motor
starting capabilities

Optimized sourcing and efficient logistics —

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• globally identical ABB manufacturing processes

Local support Technical data

• backed by ABB’s global service network
Frame size 500 to 630
Power range 0.9 – 7.3 MVA
Complete portfolio of products from single,
Voltage range 3.3 – 13.8 kV
reliable partner
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
• independent supplier, technology and market
Pole number 4-pole (1500 or 1800 rpm)
leader with unrivalled experience 6-pole (1000 or 1200 rpm)
Cooling and protection IC 0A1/ IP23, open air cooled
IC8 A1W7 and IC616 / IP54
Mounting IM1001 double bearings, normal feet
Main dimensions 500: 2480 x 1310 x 1730 mm (LWH)
560: 2700 x 1400 x 1850 mm (LWH)
630: 3170 x 1650 x 1990 mm (LWH)
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Design features
Insulation class /
F/F
Temp. rise
Exitation method PMG as standard
AVR type Analog as standard
Winding pitch 5/6, (2/3 on request)
Connections Top integrated terminals and AVR,
4 bus bars – 6 leads

Main options
Cutting-edge digital AVR (advanced ABB Unitrol 1010)
6 bus bars, CTs and PTs for differential protection
Air filters (with no power derating)
Adaptable cable output, all directions with 45° angle cable tube
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Proven ABB generators
enable reliable power production with the lowest life time cost

Your reliable partner ABB is the technology and market leader in

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering motors and generators for all industrial and
technology leader in electrification products, marine applications. We have supplied tens of
robotics and motion, industrial automation and thousands of large motors and generators to
power grids, serving customers in utilities, customers all over the world, based on more
industry and transport & infrastructure globally. than 120 years of experience in the widest
Continuing more than a 125-year history of rangeof solutions.
innovation, ABB today is writing the future of
industrial digitalization and driving the ABB’s global engineering, manufacturing and
Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. service network enables our customers to
ABB operates in more than 100 countries offer reliable and efficient power generation
with about 132,000 employees. wherever they operate.

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