ABB's medium voltage drives in power generation industry enable more efficient and reliable plant operation. These drives improve the heat rate and net power output of power plants, reducing operating costs.
The leaflet presents ABB's medium voltage drive portfolio for power‑generation applications, including gas turbines, boilers, pumps, fans, and renewable‑energy plants. It explains how variable‑speed drives improve heat‑rate, reduce emissions, and increase plant flexibility.
Key sections cover the benefits of variable‑speed operation, energy‑saving potential, soft‑starting features, detailed drive families (ACS 1000, ACS 5000, ACS 6000, MEGADRIVE‑LCI), and ABB's testing, service and support programs for these drives.
| Power range | 315 kW to >100 MW |
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| Voltage rating (ACS 5000) | up to 6.9 kV |
During start‑up the drives act as soft starters, progressively increasing motor voltage and frequency to smoothly accelerate the load, reducing electrical and mechanical stress.