Modular Synchronous Generators (20MW class)

Reliable. Efficient. Grid-compliant.

Designed in conjunction with some of our major customers, the Modular Synchronous Generator delivers superior efficiency and full grid-code compliance. Its modular design enables easy inertia upgrades with optional flywheels, while innovations like advanced cooling boost performance and reliability.

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Key benefits


Reliable
Designed in partnership with major customers, the ABB 20 MW class Modular Synchronous Generator meets today’s grid code requirements.

Efficient
The modular synchronous generator features an upgraded cooling unit with up to 60% more air flow than provided by traditional cooling arrangements.
This translates to a higher efficiency by:

  • reducing unnecessary fan power consumption
  • adapting cooling to actual operating conditions
  • preventing thermal inefficiencies

Grid-Compliant
One or two flywheels to add high inertia and fast response to ensure grid compliance and help to balance reliable power generation.

On Your Terms
The flexible, modular design supports a wide range of applications, from frequent cycling to continuous base-load, while enabling high efficiency and grid support. It can also be configured as a synchronous condenser for dynamic reactive power and fault response, enhancing grid stability.

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Built to keep generating power

Quality Assurance
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
CE-Marking

Design Lifetime
30 years
80,000 starts per lifetime

Industries
Power Generation
Marine
Chemical, Oil & Gas
Mining and Minerals

Applications
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Synchronous condensers

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Technical data

Modular synchronous generator

Standards:IEC 60034, ISO 8528
Duty:Balancing to continuous
Power Range:18...25 MW
Voltages:Up to 15 kV
Temperature rise class:B or F
Insulation class:F
Frequency/Speed:50 Hz/60 Hz, 500/514/600 rpm
IP/IC:IP23/IC0A6
Inertia constant:Up to 2,5 sec
Starts and stops/year:Up to 4,000

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