Key to Powering

the World
Excitation Control Solutions

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Building on a rich
history of innovation
and technological
leadership, GE Power is
a global industry leader
in helping to provide
efficient and cost-
effective conversion of
fuels to power.
GE is responsible for the automation and
control of processes that generate half
of the world’s power. For more than 130
years, we have delivered energy where it
is needed. No job is more critical. Energy
heats our homes, lights our schools, feeds
our people, keeps us safe and enables
everyday moments.
For over a century, GE has invested in
the research and development of gas,
steam and hydro turbines, generators, and
controls technology. With an installed base
of more than 10,000 gas turbine and steam
turbine generating units, representing
over a million megawatts (MW) of installed
capacity in more than 120 countries,
our products provide the reliability and
performance you can depend on.
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The evolution of the power
industry is underway and
power producers across
the globe must address a
host of new challenges:
1. Effective cost management of
existing power generation fleets
and astute investment in new
assets to ensure reliable electricity
supply at an affordable price.
2. Combining and managing power
from different generation sources
as renewable and other distributed
generation sources become more
widespread.
3. Environmental pressures from
legislation and society to replace
power generated from fossil fuel
with renewable sources.
Meanwhile, global electricity demand
continues to rise along with the need to
connect new power generation to the
grid. To meet increasing global demand,
GE estimates that utilities must connect
2,000+ GW of new power to the grid by
2025—more than twice the European
continent’s current installed based capacity.
In light of these challenges, both operating
costs and maintaining stable and flexible
power plant operation are increasingly
important for utilities to remain competitive
in a rapidly changing industry. GE power
generation and control systems can help
lower operational costs, reduce project risk
and address operational demands.
Excitation is one of the most critical, and
often overlooked, aspect of power plant
operation. GE is a global leader in excitation
technology. Our excitation systems, based
on decades of expertise, are designed to
meet the evolving demands of the modern
power industry.
Helping you deliver on the outcomes that matter
GE combines industry experience and expertise to help you
improve the profitability of your operations.

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS INCREASED PROFITABILITY

Increased Productivity Reduced Maintenance Costs Increased Profitability

Reduce downtime through faster Reliability
delivery and commissioning A simplified architecture reduces the
A portfolio with standard and hardware components, which could result
customizable configurations enables GE in lower lifecycle costs.
to reduce lead times. Pre-configured and
Maintainability
pre-tested systems reduce your downtime
A simplified control architecture backed
by reducing commissioning time.
by long-term support, world-class parts
Enhanced control through and service support, can improve your
high-performance control and maintainability.
protection systems
Precise control helps to ensure flexible and
stable unit operation while protecting your
generating asset.
Increased asset availability
Proven technology and advanced
redundancy, paired with high testing
standards, helps to increase availability
and productivity.
Ease of use
Intuitive, user-friendly tools and simple,
replaceable hardware help increase
productivity.

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 A flexible and configurable
portfolio across a range
of power generation
applications
GE has developed a broad portfolio of
excitation solutions to respond to your
specific requirements. These range from
standardized configurations offering
added value and short lead times, to
flexible and customizable solutions for
more demanding applications.
Depending on your needs, your
excitation solution can be delivered
with the following redundancy
configurations:
• Simplex configuration (no redundancy)
• Control redundancy
• Power bridge redundancy: Dual, N-1, N-2
• Cooling systems redundancy
• Power supplies redundancy
GE’s complete portfolio offers excitation
solutions for both brushless and static
applications across two product lines,
EX2100e and ControGen*. While the
EX2100e represents the premium offering,
ControGen is a more robust platform.
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The ControGen platform extends the
excitation portfolio to high current and
nuclear power generation applications.
EX2100e and ControGen SX regulators are
designed for brushless applications.
EX2100e regulators are available in
two versions, 35A and 120A (excitation
currents up to 35A and 120A respectively).
These regulators offer a standardized
solution based on the Mark VIe control
platform, which can provide seamless
integration for customers already using
the Mark* VIe distributed control systems
(DCS) and turbine controls in order to
maintain a consistent hardware platform.
It also helps to streamline plant operation
and maintenance, since both the plant
control system and excitation solution
share the same development, diagnostic,
and troubleshooting tools. This greatly
simplifies training of operation personnel.
EX2100e regulators are designed with the
latest Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
(IGBT) technologies, using an H-bridge
configuration and IGBT-controlled active
discharge design for better excitation
current control.
ControGen SX, a second regulator solution
for brushless applications, features two
 Warm Backup (WBU)
redundancy
EX2100e
120A Regulator
EX2100e
35A Regulator (IGBT)
(IGBT)
ControGen SX
ControGen SX 200A Regulator
50A Regulator (IGBT or SCR)
(IGBT or SCR)
Brushless Premium Products
with enhanced functionality
Cost effective Brushless
Regulators with compact and
robust design
versions, 50A and 200A. The compact
design of the 50A regulator provides a
low-footprint solution for demanding
brushless applications. It is designed for
both new projects and retrofit projects
requiring a high degree of customization,
specific packaging, and complex mechanical
integration. The 50A ControGen SX
regulator provides additional flexibility
regarding the power technology. Customers
can opt for either IGBT chopper-based
configuration or Silicon Controlled Rectifier
(SCR) configuration.
The 200A ControGen SX regulator, based
on an “all-in-one-box” concept for the
control and communication modules and
separated SCR power bridge, is designed
for higher excitation currents up to 200A
with full flexibility for integration, satisfying
the most demanding retrofit projects.
The EX2100e static exciter solution is
based on GE’s Mark VIe control platform
with two options:
• A
 standardized option with predefined
configurations, offering better value and
shorter lead time
• A
 more open and flexible option, for
more demanding applications, providing
a range of customization possibilities.
Warm Backup (WBU), n-1(2) redundancy
EX2100e
Static Exciter (SCRs)
ControGen HX
Static Exciter (SCRs)
lexc (Amp)
Medium and Large Excitation System for
all applications: Gas, Hydro, Steam and
Nuclear, New build and Retrofit market
Highly customizable Excitation
system for applications with
special requirements
The embedded Mark VIe hardware
platform enables EX2100e static exciters
to interface easily with other Mark VIe
products (DCS and turbine control).
This reduces the complexity of plant
operation and maintenance thanks to the
common development, diagnostic and
troubleshooting tools.
More complex and demanding static
excitation applications require the
ControGen HX solution, with increased
customization options available for
the control, communication and power
technology. ControGen HX can deliver
excitation currents as high as 10000A with
its control designed to drive up to 6 SCR
bridges and with active current sharing
capability ensuring optimal distribution of
current among parallelized power bridges.
The entire excitation product line is
available in several configurations:
• C
 an be supplied as a complete
excitation system in a single cabinet
• C
 an be installed (delivered as a kit
or as pre-assembled frames) in an
existing cubicle
GE offers a complete dismantling,
installation, commissioning and
training services.
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 Regulators
EX2100E 35 A
Technology IGBT

Configurations Simplex/Dual

Nominal Continuous Output 35 Adc

AC input range 90 – 280V rms @ 50/60 to 480hz

DC Input range 80-250 V dc

Cooling Air-convection natural cooling

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)
Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)
Certification UL/CSA/CE

EX2100e 120A
Technology IGBT

Configurations Simplex/Dual

Nominal Continuous Output 120 Adc

AC input range 90 to 480V rms @ 50/60 to 480hz

DC Input range 80-250 V dc

Cooling Air forced cooling (fans)

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)
Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)
Certification UL/CSA/CE

Key features/benefits • Maintainability: A simplified control

architecture, combined with long-term
• Performance: High-performance support and world-class parts and
control and protection features service, improves maintainability.
from advanced software tools and a
wide list of operational features help
Ideal Applications
drive increased productivity through
operational excellence and flexibility. • E
 X2100e Regulators are designed
• Reliability: Designed for increased for brushless excitation application
reliability and low lifecycle cost thanks for all generation plants (gas, steam,
to a design based on a simplified hydro, nuclear).
architecture (less hardware and cabling,
improved troubleshooting).
• Availability: Proven technology and
advanced redundancy paired with
high testing standards help increase
availability and productivity.

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Regulators
ControGen SX 50A
Technology IGBT or SCR

Configurations Simplex/Dual

Nominal Continuous Output 50 Adc

AC input range 20-350 Vrms

DC Input range On project basis – customization

Cooling Air-convection natural cooling

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)
Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)
Certification CE

ControGen SX 200A
Technology SCR

Configurations Simplex/ Dual

Nominal Continuous Output 200 Adc

AC input range 20-350 Vrms

DC Input range On project basis – customization

Cooling Air-convection natural cooling

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)
Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)
Certification CE

Key features/benefits Ideal Applications

• Extended capacities: An all-in-one, • C
 ontroGen SX regulators can address
powerful system suitable for fleet-wide all types of excitation systems (static,
application, reducing capital and brushless, DC exciters) for the regulation
operational overhead. of AC synchronous generators. It can
be used for all type of plants (steam,
• R
 eliability: Compact, robust design with
gas, hydro).
redundant architecture and integrated
safety functions for increased reliability.
• M
 onitoring and maintenance:
Oscilloscope capacities for easy tuning.
Trend recorder for fast troubleshooting
(12 signals: 1ms).

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 Static Excitation Solutions
EX2100e

Technology SCR

Dependent on configuration
Simplex/Simplex
Configurations available
Simplex/Dual
(Controller/Bridge)
Triple Modular Redundancy/ Dual (Warm Back Up)
TMR/2, 3 or 4 bridges for 100mm and H2500 options

Nominal Continuous Output up to 7700A with the 100mm configuration

AC input range up to 1400Vrms for the 100mm

Cooling Forced air cooling

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)

Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)

Certification UL, CSA & CE depending on configuration

Key features Applications

• Performance: High-performance • E
 X2100e exciters cover all static
control and protection features with excitation applications for all types of
advanced software tools and a wide list power plants (steam, gas, hydro).
of operational features drive increased
productivity through operational
excellence and flexibility.
• Reliability: Designed for increased
reliability and low lifecycle cost thanks
to a design based on a simplified
architecture (less hardware and cabling,
improved troubleshooting).
• Availability: Proven technology and
advanced redundancy paired with
high testing standards help increase
availability and productivity.
• Maintainability: A simplified control
architecture, combined with long-term
support and world-class parts and
service support, improve maintainability.

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Static Excitation Solutions
ControGen HX

Technology SCR

Simplex/Simplex
Configurations available
Dual/Dual (simple or full twin redundancy)
(Controller/Bridge)
Dual/3 (up to 8 bridges)

Nominal Continuous Output Up to 10000A

AC input range 860 Vrms (1)

Cooling Forced

Operating altitude: < 1000m (Higher with derating)

Operating Conditions Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C (50°C with derating)

Certification CE

Key features Ideal Applications

• High performance: ControGen HX • D
 esigned to manage all types of
offers advanced functions to help excitation schemes (static, compound,
improve the performance of your brushless, DC exciters), ControGen HX
entire system. can be applied to any kind of power
generation applications (steam and
• E
 nhanced reliability: The scalable
hydraulic turbines, diesels and gas
redundancy of the controllers, power
turbines, nuclear), from small units
supplies, pulse generating devices, and
to large production machines up to
power bridges makes the system tolerant
2.100 MVA.
to internal or external failures and helps
ensure continuous operation.
• S
 uperior compatibility: ControGen HX
is designed to communicate with a large
range of distributed control systems as
well as dedicated operator stations and
local operator terminals.

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Lifecycle management and services
GE understands that extending equipment lifecycles and maximizing equipment reliability
are critical to the productivity and profitability of your operations. Through established
domain expertise and a global team, GE can help you get the most of your assets
throughout their lifecycle. GE offers professional lifecycle support and a range of cost-
effective services across the lifecycle of the excitation solutions.

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Our Services Include
Service and support agreements
Support for operation
& maintenance
Performance optimization
Software services
Monitoring & diagnostics
Migration services
Emergency Services
Long-term service agreements provide high-quality parts and services and extended
service contracts to extend equipment lifecycles
Preventative maintenance: reduce unplanned downtime
Corrective maintenance: lessen downtime after a failure through rapid response
Hands-on training: GE offers standard or customized training for your engineering,
operators, and maintenance staff
Spare parts & repair: help reduce capital investment, while increasing system
utilization and performance
Control tuning available to enhance the performance of your assets
Assessment audits identify vulnerabilities, while security services help protect
hardware and data from internal and external threats
Reliable and cost-effective trending data of key assets can improve the efficiency of your
operations
Easily retrofit outdated control systems with tools designed for rapid transition to the
latest technology. This can help to extend the lifecycle of your assets and eliminates
reliance on obsolete systems and parts.
Quick support and fast mobilization of experts
We support our excitation portfolio with
• Power system stabilizer (PSS) implementation / PSS tuning
Integrating volatile energy sources (solar, wind) with power networks is a growing
challenge for grid operators and impacts the operation of existing producing generators.
Active power oscillations created on transmission lines can limit the amount of power
that may be transferred. To address this, PSS needs to be tuned on a regular basis.
• Power bridge health check with thermography
Infrared cameras can detect objects through thermal radiation and assist with
temperature monitoring, early fire detection and prevention of temperature-related
incidents.
• Generator protection tuning and synchronizer tuning
Testing and tuning your generator protection relay can help increase the availability
and reliability of your generator and provide information that can be used to improve
performance.
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