This application note describes the benefits of replacing DC rotating exciters with modern static excitation systems. It highlights improvements in reliability, reduced maintenance requirements, and enhanced generator performance achieved through excitation system modernization.
This application note describes retrofit options for replacing aging SILCO 5 excitation systems with modern DECS-450 or DECS-2100 digital excitation controllers. It highlights how these upgrades improve reliability, maintainability, and long-term support while preserving suitable existing excitation system components.
This application note describes retrofit solutions for aging SCT/PPT voltage regulators, replacing obsolete analog control components with modern digital excitation technology. It highlights how these upgrades improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and extend the service life of existing generator excitation systems.
This application note outlines 16 reasons to replace legacy rotating exciters with modern digital static excitation systems, including improved reliability, reduced maintenance, enhanced generator control, and better system performance. It explains how upgrading to digital excitation technology can extend generator life, simplify operation, and reduce long-term operating costs.
This application note introduces the phase plot compensator feature available in Basler excitation controllers, which simplifies tuning of power system stabilizers (PSS). It explains how the tool helps improve system stability and validate PSS performance during commissioning and operation.
This application note describes integrated retrofit packages for aging gas turbine excitation systems, replacing obsolete voltage regulators and exciters with modern Basler digital control technology. It highlights solutions that improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and extend the service life of existing gas turbine generator installations.
This application note explains Basler’s digital retrofit solutions for replacing obsolete GFA-4 indirect-acting voltage regulators with modern excitation control systems. It describes the operation of the original regulator and highlights the reliability, performance, and maintainability benefits of upgrading to current technology.
This application note describes Basler’s retrofit solution for replacing obsolete GE GDA “Diactor” voltage regulators with modern digital excitation controls. It explains the operation of the original Diactor system and highlights the reliability, maintainability, and performance benefits of upgrading to modern excitation technology.
