Engineering
Execution of a Synchronous Condenser Conversion requires a detailed understanding of generator design and performance. EME begins the project by evaluating the capability of the generator to produce or absorb Volt Amp Reactive (VARs), which is typically a project requirement. Evaluation of the friction and windage losses, as well as the modified rotor trains inertia also needs to be determined in order to size a Pony Motor or High Voltage VFD in order to accelerate the generator to synchronous speed within a specified time. Removal of the turbine element from the rotor train changes the rotor dynamics of the system as well as the heat load and therefore the lube oil and cooling water system requirements – all of which EME will calculate and define in order to develop or modify existing systems for the newly configured machine operation.
