• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Static Starters

BHEL-EDN has designed and manufactured special purpose digital static starters for soft starting of hydro generators and synchronising with the grid, either as a pump or as a synchronous condenser. The system provides an easy interface with plant C&I and has protections like over voltage, over current, earth fault, etc. Static starters of 18.5 MVA/13.8 kV and of 7.5 MW/4.1 kV ratings have been supplied, this equipment is also used as starting equipment for gas turbines and large pumps used in lift irrigation schemes.