6.2. Exciter sets for direct excitation

Single-line diagram of a direct excitation system

  • 1 Power-supply system
    • 1.1 from generator terminals including exciter transformer
    • 1.2 Power-supply from the exciter P.E / generator PMG.
    • 1.3 Auxiliary supply
  • 2 Excitation module
    • 2.1 Single-channel system
    • 2.2 Two-channel system
  • 3 Field suppression circuits

Technical solution example - direct excitation of a diesel generator as a stand-by power supply in the Jaslovské Bohunice nuclear power plant.
Nominal excitation current of the machine 280A, surge 500A/10sec.