GE Energy
Pegasus MHV TM
Wound Rotor Induction Motor
NEMA Frames 8100-8500
1,000-10,500 HP
IEC Frames 500-710
750-7830 kW
Experience Matters
We’ve manufactured motors for over 125 years.
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110 to 120 Volt line at Menlo Park, NJ. This device still exists and is operative! It
is located in the Edison Historical Collection in New Jersey.
Since 1962, GE has produced over 17,000 medium/high voltage machines.
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processes have been hardwired into our organic functions since 1995.
And now we presently offer a full range of medium voltage motors and
generators up to 22,000 HP (16,000 kW).
Applications & Standards
Wound rotor induction motors are commonly used in the cement, mining, and
mineral processing industries for crushing and grinding applications.
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costs and faster payback for your investment
Optimized electromagnetic designs and a new ventilation/cooling system helps you
do more with less
High motor output per frame size ratio
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previous industry designs
More compact machine sizes
High Reliability & Low Maintenance
Innovative, patented brush lifting device technology
Low wear on brushes preventing periodic replacement
In-factory prototype tested successfully for 30,000 cycles which simulates
over 25 years of life
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through the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to
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reduce stator and rotor core size.
Expansive Product Offering
Weather protected Type Totally Enclosed Air- Totally Enclosed water-
I (WPI) - IP23 - IC01 to-Air Cooled (TEAAC/ to-Air Cooled (TEWAC/
Using the latest engineering CACA) - IP54 or IP55 - CACW) - IP54 or IP55 -
simulation tools and modern modal
IC611 or IC616 IC81W
testing equipment made it possible
TEAAC/CACA provides isolation of TEWAC/CACW enclosure provides
for GE to design a stator which
critical motor components from isolation of critical motor
reduced the possibility of operating
the surroundings. The construction components from the surroundings.
of this enclosure utilizes a top Consequently, it can be used indoors
mounted air-to-air heat exchanger. or out in clean or dirty environments.
Water Protected Type II External air is drawn in by a shaft It is provided with a circulating water
(WPII) - IP24W / IC01 and mounted fan enclosed in a housing system mounted on the top portion
on the non-drive end or a blower of the motor. Heat is dissipated
IP44W / IC11 mounted fan for larger frames. !
This enclosure is designed for
The air is forced outside at high cool system reservoir. Motor heat
adverse conditions and can be
velocity through cooling tubes to is conducted away by circulating
water and not by discharged hot air,
environments with excessive
heat displacement. Cooling "
airborne particles. Air passage
accomplished by circulating air It is also the quietest of all available
includes several abrupt 90 degree
over the heat exchanger tubes. enclosures.
changes in direction plus an intake
Heat is dissipated and cooler air is
area for reduced velocity to allow
returned to the active parts of the
solid particles or moisture to drop out
machine.
before the ventilating air contacts
active parts of the motor.
Wound Rotor Motor NPI Power Ratings
WPII / TEWAC / WPII / TEWAC / WPII / TEWAC / WPII / TEWAC /
CACW CACW CACW CACW
TEAAC / CACA TEAAC / CACA TEAAC / CACA TEAAC / CACA
IP24W / IC01 / IP24W / IC01 / IP24W / IC01 / IP24W / IC01 /
IP54 / IP55 / IP54 / IP55 / IP54 / IP55 / IP54 / IP55 /
IP44W / IC11 IP44W / IC11 IP44W / IC11 IP44W / IC11
IC611 / IC616 IC611 / IC616 IC611 / IC616 IC611 / IC616
/ IP54 / IP55 / / IP54 / IP55 / / IP54 / IP55 / / IP54 / IP55 /
IC81W IC81W IC81W IC81W
Voltage 6600 6600 6600 6600 4000 4000 4000 4000
HP kW 6Poles 6Poles 8Poles 8Poles 6Poles 6Poles 8Poles 8Poles
1000 746
1500 1119
2000 1492
2500 1865
3000 2238
3500 2611
4000 2984
4500 3357
5000 3730
5500 4103
6000 4476
6500 4849
7000 5222
7500 5595
8000 5968
8500 6341 500
9000 6714 560
9500 7087
10000 7460 630
10500 7833 710
Frames are only shown for 60 Hz. 50Hz machines are also available.
Superior Design
Stator Construction Insulation System
Stator laminations are precision punched from high \ }Q
quality, low loss electrical sheet steel with a thermally the reliability of the insulation system used for Pegasus
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MHV machines. In addition to providing the necessary
frame construction, utilizing packaged cores. The electrical insulation, this system meets all the stringent
magnetic core consists of laminations compressed for mechanical and thermal requirements found in modern
mechanical strength and completely wound before the applications. Pegasus MHV products use an epoxy
core package is inserted into the frame. This construction solventless resin vacuum-pressure-impregnation (VPI)
permits free access to the coil end-turns during process to unite superior insulation materials into a
! complete insulation system assuring long life. For line
bracing systems. This visual accessibility also helps to voltages of 5000 Volts and above, a semi-conducting
ensure increased quality in manufacturing. armour is applied to the slot portion and graded beyond
the core to provide corona protection. The binding agent
used in this case is GE’s third generation epoxy resin,
selected and tested to IEEE-429 and IEEE-1043. The
coils receive a protective armor of heavy glass tape for
protection against mechanical shock and abrasion.
GE’s Custom Polyseal® insulation system is also available
upon request. Custom Polyseal is a sealed winding
insulation system which meets NEMA MG1 1.27.2 and
passes the test criteria for 12.62 and 20.18. It is designed to
Redesigned stator frames using + "!
meet severe operation conditions and have resistance to
powerful engineering tools, such
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as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), improved heat transfer and led to a
moisture penetration, oil, chemicals and salt water.
more compact design.
vibration levels.
Ventilation and Cooling
Rotor Construction A new design was developed to improve heat exchange
The magnetic circuit consists of punched thin steel with a low-pressure drop. The following new features
discs assembled to form a laminated magnetic core were incorporated:
mounted on the shaft. The laminations are coated with ]!
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For TEAAC enclosures, a new external fan provides
losses yet maintain dimensional stability in the face of lower temperatures and less noise
severe thermal and mechanical stresses. The rotor has a A new “top hat” for WPII enclosures to increase cooling
three-phase insulated winding. Rotor winding terminals ] !
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are brought out through rotating slip rings and stationery !
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brushes. These terminals are used to connect an external
resistor in series with the rotor winding in order to control
the motor accelerating torque and associated current.
Improved ventilation and cooling has been achieved with a new
internal fan design. This allows the Pegasus MHV motor to match
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Bearings Reduction of High Harmonics
Where applicable, self-aligning spherical seat sleeve Using the latest engineering simulation tools and modern
bearings are supplied in line with DIN 31693. These modal testing equipment made it possible for GE to
bearings employ structural features and sealing systems design a stator which reduced the possibility of operating
designed to keep the oil in and any contamination
out. Additional seals are also available to meet IP-55
requirements: Brush Lifting Device
The babbit-lined bearing shell is supported by a rugged In a traditional application as the motor achieves
housing and employs an oil ring that carries the oil nominal speed, the starting resistor is shorted out
from the reservoir up to the bearing. through the brushes between the slip rings. This shortens
The bearings are insulated to eliminate damaging the life of the brushes and adds extra wear in the motor.
shaft currents. An optional solution from GE, called a Brush Lifting
Sight holes and split construction allow easy inspection Device, is an integrated mechanism, which shorts the slip
and replacement, without uncoupling the drive load. rings and lifts the brushes at nominal speed to avoid this
Antifriction bearings are available for the entire wear.
product line.
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circulation. This translates lower operating temperature for the bearing.
Low Vibration Energy Recovery System
The Pegasus MHV wound rotor induction motor product Pegasus MHV wound rotor induction motors are
line exhibits low vibration levels because of the robust designed to operate with Slip Energy Recovery drives
design and proven engineering techniques utilized in the ! %Q| $$Q|
development of the parts, increasing motor uptime and speed. Every design is optimized to suit each application
improving overall reliability. and to provide maximum energy savings, effective speed
control, and high reliability.
Accessories and Features
Standard Optional
Winding RTDs Whenever required, the following accessories
Bearing RTDs may be supplied:
Equipped for condition monitoring Brush Lifting Device
Surge protection (capacitors and lightning arresters)
Tachometers
Overspeed switches
Current transformers
Slide rails
Pressure switch
Sole-plates
Space heaters
Condition monitoring service
Stator
Type Description Installation Qty. Motor Function
RTD Resistance temperature detector. Inside Stator 6 May be connected to a monitor, alarm,
The following options are available: or shut-off device
Copper: 10 ohms @ 25°C
Platinum: 100 ohms @ 0°C
Nickel: 120 ohms @ 0°C
Thermostat Bi-metallic sensor type Klixon Surface of 1-3 Supplies a signal when a preset, non-adjustable
(normally open or normally closed) end-turns temperature is reached, for alarm or shut-off
Thermostat
Inside Stator 6 (two per Together with the solid state relay, supplies
thermistor connected to a solid state relay Coil Slot phase) a signal when a preset, non-adjustable
temperature is reached, for alarm or shut-off
Bearings
Type Description Installation Qty. Motor Function
RTD Resistance temperature detector. In bearing 2 front and rear May be connected to a monitor, alarm,
The following options are available: housing or shut-off device
Copper: 10 ohms @ 25°C
Platinum: 100 ohms @ 0°C
Nickel: 120 ohms @ 0°C
Thermometer Bi-metallic or capillary tube type In bearing 2 front and rear Supplies local or remote
housing indication of temprature
Thermocouple Element generating a voltage In bearing 2 front and rear May be connected to a monitor, alarm,
propotional to temprature housing or shut-off device.
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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