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GE Energy

GENERATOR PRODUCTS

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The Power of Technology, Experience and Innovation

The world demands a reliable supply of clean, dependable power. GE offers a wide array of technological
options to meet the most challenging energy requirements. Using an integrated approach that includes
parts, service, repair and project management, we deliver results that contribute to our customers
success. And our reputation for excellence can be seen in everything we do.

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GE ENERGY
GENERATOR PRODUCTS

Generator Technology

Air-Cooled Generators

Hydrogen-Cooled Generators

Water-Cooled Generators

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Control and Excitation Systems

11

Generator Reliability

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Reference Guide Product Overview

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Generator Technology
World-Class Technology for the Widest Range of Applications
With more than 14,000 generators shipped and over 100 years of experience, GE Energy is a world leader
in generator technology. Whether the application calls for powering a city on the Pacific Rim, a water
desalination plant in the Middle East or an industrial cogeneration facility in Europe, GE can deliver. Power

KOWEPCOs Seoinchon
and KOSPOs Shininchon

generation professionals around the globe have come to rely on GE generators for their high efficiency and

combined cycle power

exceptional reliabilityas well as quick, simple installation and minimal maintenance coststo ultimately

plants in Korea produce

a total of 4,000 MW of

provide a lower cost of producing electricity.

electricity.

GE generators may be driven by steam, heavy-duty gas, or aeroderivative gas turbines and are matched
to the turbine to create an optimum system. World-class generator engineers and scientists from GE Energy,
GE Global Research and GE Transportation combine their extensive experience with state-of-the-art
analytical tools, Six Sigma methodology and advanced material development to deliver evolutionary and

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revolutionary designs.
Our extensive customer experience is a key element in shaping the technology, products and services
that we deliver. Our customers count on us to provide generators that contribute to their profitability and
success. GE takes a customer-centric approach, working with customers to identify the factors that impact
their operating results. We incorporate these inputs into all aspects of the generator product life cycle
including design, installation, operation, aftermarket services and product upgrades. We are committed
to our customers success.

PSP30176-02-36

G E N E R ATO R T E C H N O LO GY

Six GE 7FH2 generators

with a total capacity of
1200 MW are readied for
customer shipment.

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G E N R ATO R T E C H N O LO GY

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GE engineers combine
advanced analytical tools with
Six Sigma process quality
during generator design.

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Air-Cooled Generators
Simplicity and Flexibility
GEs air-cooled generators are an ideal choice for power
system applications that demand simplicity and flexibility
of operation.
Air-cooled generators operate with either an open-loop or
a closed-loop cooling system. Under the open-loop system,

active components, then it exhausts the air back into the

atmosphere. Under the closed-loop system, cooling air is

A GE air-cooled generator driven by a GE

frame 6B gas turbine produces reliable power

recirculated continuously through the generator while

at Electroandinas plant in Tocopilla, Chile.

air-to-water heat exchangers remove heat from the air.

50 Hz

Typical Product Characteristics

Series

Voltage (kV)

Output (MVA)

5A4

35
50
60

5A4

11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5-15.75
13.8

6A6

13.8

190
35
50

6A8
7A6

13.8
13.8

65
115

9A4

13.8

145

6A6
6A8
7A6
9A4

105

Excitation
Brushless

Static

Static Start

PSP30385-06-02, PSP30439-02

RDC26940

the generator draws air from the atmosphere to cool its

60 Hz

A I R - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

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During operation, an air-cooled generator can be load cycled freely, and it is well suited to peaking duty.

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A I R - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

Because of the absence of a pressurized atmosphere within the generator, its structural components are
simple and easy to handle, which facilitates routine maintenance.
The potential for severe corona discharge damage is a challenge to the design of air-cooled generators.
GE uses well-proven systems of insulating and voltage-grading materials to ensure freedom from damaging
corona activity.
GE air-cooled generators are fully assembled before they are shipped,
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limiting on-site assembly to placement on the foundation,

alignment with the turbine and connection to balance of
plant equipment. The resulting reduction in construction
time represents a direct cost saving to the customer.

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C2

62

29

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2-

11

Stator for a GE 7A6

air-cooled generator.

Here, Micapal insulation is being applied

to an indirect cooled armature bar.

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Hydrogen-Cooled Generators
Highly Efficient and Reliable
Hydrogens three outstanding properties, low density, high specific heat, and thermal conductivity, make it
a superior coolant for rotating electrical machines. Hydrogen lends itself to a compact, highly efficient,
reliable design. Hydrogen gas is circulated in a closed loop within the generator to remove heat from its
active parts, then it is cooled by gas-to-water heat exchangers that are part of the stator frame. The frame
is tightly sealed to prevent gas leakage, and oil seals are installed on the shaft at each end of the stator to
prevent leakage as the shaft emerges from the stator frame.
The hydrogen-cooled generators interior is completely sealed
from the atmosphere, so dust, humidity, salt or chemicals have
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no effect on the machine. The absence of oxygen in its cooling

gas means the generators high-voltage insulation system will
not be damaged by any corona activity in the generators stator

GE offers generator designs suitable for base

mount or pedestal mount applications.

windings. This is a significant factor in the machines reliability.

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H Y D R O G E N - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

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H Y D R O G E N - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

The Sarlux Integrated Gasification Combined

Cycle (IGCC) Plant in Sarroch, Sardinia utilizes
GE hydrogen-cooled generators in STAG

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109E single shaft configuration.

Velocity vectors
colored by magnitude.

Typical Product Characteristics

GEs advances in analytical

60 Hz

50 Hz

Series

Voltage (kV)

Output (MVA)

Static Excitation

7FH2
324
330H
390H
450H
7FH2
324

15
15.75
17
19
19
18
18

240
360
410
470
530
270
420

390H

22

480

Static Start

physics-based modeling,
including computational fluid

finite element analysis,

lead to robust designs and

dynamics (CFD) and extensive

effective use of materials.

By combining design analysis
with comprehensive machine
testing programs, we prove
machine performance and
provide physical validation of
the high-fidelity engineering
tools used in contemporary
generator design.

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Water-Cooled Generators
GE water-cooled generators are exceptionally well suited to central station applications where output
requirements exceed the cooling capabilities of air-cooled or hydrogen-cooled designs.
Cool, deionized water, supplied by a closed-loop auxiliary system, flows through hollow copper strands
located in the stator winding, then the warm water is discharged at the turbine end of the generator.
The GE water-cooled generators performance is heightened by optimization of its bar strand configuration,
including hollow-to-solid-strand ratio. Enhancements in stator bar insulation construction and chemistry
provide further improvements in the design of new and refurbished liquid-cooled stator windings.
Because high-output machines are so important to the overall stability of the grid, reliability is a primary
requirement for water-cooled generators. GE continues to improve their performance while maintaining
their high reliability. Stator frames are designed for low vibration using advanced finite element analysis.
Fan efficiency is improved to reduce losses and increase output. Thermal fluid-flow techniques are used
to improve the overall performance of the field winding.
GE continues to develop the technology to meet our customers demand for reliable, efficient,
cost-effective machines.

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WAT E R - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

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PSP30383-04

WAT E R - CO O L E D G E N E R ATO R S

RDC26229-02-11, PSP30439-01

A GE water-cooled generator is driven by a GE G-Series steam

turbine at the Dezhou Phase III Plant in China.

Typical Product Characteristics

60 Hz 50 Hz

Number of Poles Voltage Range (kV) Output Range (MVA) Static Excitation Static Start
2
4

20 - 23
20 - 27

400 - 1050
500 - 1540

20 - 28

400 - 1120

20 - 26

450 - 1600

The generator design process

incorporates the use of
smart 3D parametric model
assemblies that embed all
of the applicable engineering
design rules. A common
model can be used to perform
multidisciplinary analyses
ranging from structural to
ventilation to heat transfer.
Upon completion of the
analyses, manufacturing
drawings are automatically
created, resulting in improved
design cycle and higher
overall product quality.

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Control and Excitation Systems

A power system requires a control system that integrates component functions to maximize overall performance and availability. GEs latest generation of fully integrated control systems provide our customers with the
ability to operate a power plant on a single platform, which leads to complete system ownership.

GEs continually evolutionary designs create the flexibility to meet all our customers engineering and
maintenance needs. Our control systems extend increased productivity to our customers by furnishing a
common operator interface, tools that improve efficiency and require fewer operators, peerto-peer communication link controllers for coordinated plant operation, simplified plant
data acquisition and performance evaluation, less spare parts, reduced training costs and
minimized forced outages.

GEs turbine control products cover steam, gas and aeroderivative applications to give
our customers the control, efficiency and availability theyve come to expect from a
GE product.

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Generator Reliability
A Full Scope of Services to Meet Your Operational Needs

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G E N E R ATO R R E L I A B I L I T Y

The changing demands of the highly competitive power generation business present a constant challenge
to generator operators. GE, a leader in generator technology, has the knowledge, resources and experience
to help our customers keep their generators in top condition to meet todaysand tomorrowschallenges.
GEs Generator Reliability Program offers proactive fleet monitoring and diagnostics to help prevent problems,
which, in turn, will minimize total cost of ownership. The program will help improve fleet reliability and availability,
cut future maintenance and repair costs, and extend inspection intervals. Incorporating an entire generator fleet
into the program allows a full scope of services to meet operational needs. Under the program, a team of
specialists will evaluate a generator fleet and assess its requirements. They will develop a customized, fleetwide
maintenance plan designed to reduce operating costs and increase fleet availability. GEs Generator Reliability

PSP30127-04-12

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Program presents a full scope of services to meet our customers operational needs.

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Reference Guide Product Overview

S209FA
S209FB
S207FA
S207FB

50
50
60
50

324
330H
7FH2H/324
7FH2

S109FB

50

9A4

S109FA
S107FA
S106FA

50
60
50/60

9A4
7A6/9A4
6A6

S206FA
S107FB
S109E
S209E
S107EA
S207EA
S206B
S406B
S206C

50/60
60
50
50
60
60
50/60
50/60
50/60

7A6
9A4
7A6
9A4
6A8
7A6
6A6
9A4
6A8

GT Model

Frequency (Hz) Generator Series

9FB GT
9FA GT
7FB GT
7FA GT
9E GT
7EA GT
6FA GT

50
50
60
60
50
60
50/60

330H
324
7FH2
7FH2
9A4
7A6
7A6

LM6000 GT
6C GT

50/60
50/60

6A8
6A8

6B GT

50/60

6A6

Full range of generators available for steam turbine drive.

Generator Output Range for Various Cooling Media

Air-Cooled
Hydrogen-Cooled
Water-Cooled

Generator Applications for Single Shaft

Combined Cycle Systems
STAG Configuration
S109FA
S107FA
S106FA
S109FB
S107FB

Frequency (Hz) Generator Series

50
60
50/60
50
60

390H
324
9A4
450H
324

100

200

300

400

500

1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600

Generator Output Range (MVA)

Cover Photo: RDC26229-02-11, Inside Cover Photos: PSP30436-03-06, PSP30385-04-05. Designed by GE Energy Creative Services.

Frequency (Hz) Generator Series

HydrogenCooled

HydrogenCooled

STAG
Configuration

Generator Applications for Gas Turbine Drive

Air-Cooled

Generator Applications for Combined Cycle

Steam Turbines

Air-Cooled

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GE Value
GE is a leading global supplier of power generation technology, energy services and management

Industries Served:

systems, with an installed base of power generation equipment in more than 120 countries.

GE Energy provides innovative, technology-based products and service solutions across the full
spectrum of the energy industry.

Our people, products and services provide enhanced performance, competitive life cycle costs

Distributed power

Energy management

Oil & Gas

Petrochemical

Gas compression

Commercial marine power

Energy rentals

and continuous technological innovation with unmatched experience. Our Customer-Centric

approach, combined with Six Sigma quality methodology, assures that customer needs
are defined up front and that performance against customer expectations is measured and
managed every step of the way.

Cover Photo: RDC26229-02-11, Inside Cover Photos: PSP30436-03-06, PSP30385-04-05. Designed by GE Energy Creative Services.

Commercial and industrial

power generation

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GE Energy
4200 Wildwood Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
P: 678.844.6000
gepower.com
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