ABB GBU72 GRID BREAKER UNIT 3BHE055094R0002 PCS6000 PRODUCT FAMLIY

ABB GBU72 GRID BREAKER UNIT 3BHE055094R0002 PCS6000 PRODUCT FAMLIY 

The ABB approach – more than delivering

a product

From the early evaluation phase of a new wind

turbine to final operation in the wind farm, ABB

provides first-class customer consulting,

support, training and services.

ABB’s converter specialists are experts in all

aspects of the electrical system and will build

a drivetrain that functions perfectly – from the

generator through to grid integration.

ABB’s life cycle management involves a highly

qualified service team and supporting software

tools for remote monitoring. They will maximize

the value of the equipment by maintaining

trouble-free operation and ensuring maximum

availability.

PCS6000 features

• Full power converter for wind turbines

up to 15 MW

• High efficiency due to medium voltage

technology

• High availability due to low parts count and

long-life components

• Low life-cycle costs

• Modular design for easy customization

• Advanced support and remote service tools

for enhanced reliability, availability and

performance

ABB’s drivetrain experts support turbine

manufacturers in designing and dimensioning

the drivetrain components and provide support

in the grid code certification process.

ABB generators

ABB has supplied more than 35,000 generators

over the last 30 years to leading wind turbine

customers worldwide. It offers a complete range

of wind turbine generators, supporting all

drivetrain concepts. ABB has been the leader

in permanent magnet generator (PMG)

technology since the 1990s.

The standard power range is from 1 to 12 MW,

with generators available up to 20 MW and 15 kV.

ABB generators are designed for harsh operating

conditions. The high performance insulation

system and the rigid form-wound windings

guarantee a long lifetime with high overload

capability, even with the continuously changing

loads common to wind turbines. The bearing

construction is designed for reliable operation

with long service intervals.

Comprehensive testing

ABB is committed to ensuring the reliability of

every wind turbine drivetrain package it delivers.

To ensure that quality standards and customer

requirements are fully met, the equipment is

subjected to thorough testing and simulations

in ABB’s test facilities.

In addition, ABB is able to perform tests of

the complete drivetrain to verify its performance

and grid code compliance. This simplifies turbine

certification and reduces on-site testing costs.

Grid code compliance

The wind turbine converter plays a central

role in the turbine’s grid code compliance.

The PCS6000 is subjected to fault ride-through

and power quality tests to ensure grid code

compliance. Comprehensive real-time simulations

of typical grid disturbances are performed to

ensure the PCS6000 can withstand grid

disturbances and complies with all standards.

This simplifies turbine certification and cuts

on-site testing costs.

Full generator control

Optimal generator power control

for maximum energy production

at any turbine speed.

Gentle generator handling

Reduced mechanical stress due to

drivetrain damping, resulting in a

longer lifetime of the equipment.

Full grid control

Advanced active and reactive grid

power control ensures grid code

compliance at any time.

Dynamic braking chopper

Low voltage ride-through and safe

and smooth turbine shutdown,

even with a lost grid.

High and low voltage ride-through

Keeps the turbine on-line even

during a major grid disturbance.

Motor operation

Enables hall test, back-to-back

testing and precise rotor

positioning, simplifying

testing and service tasks.

Precharging soft start

Enables zero-current, flicker- and

inrush-free grid synchronization.

Flexible harmonic spectrum

Easy adaptation to different grid

systems to avoid harmonic

resonance problems.

Island mode operation

Ensures electricity supply to the

wind turbine’s auxiliary systems

when the turbine is not connected

to the grid.