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Catch up on our news, technical content and opinion from the world of excitation engineering and synchronous machines. Whether you’re here to learn about voltage regulation, find tips to maintain your excitation systems or just to learn what EES is all about, you’ll find it in the Resource Centre.
Early‑warning signs in excitation systems
Spotting system data shifts before they trigger outages Unplanned downtime in industrial settings can cost up to £194,000 an hour, and that’s before considering the ripple effects through the grid. In excitation systems, the first signs of trouble often show up as...
Brushless excitation upgrades to 90-year-old generator presented to industry
Excitation and Engineering Services presents outstanding excitation system refurbishment case at STGUG conference Excitation & Engineering Services (EES) attended the Steam Turbine and Generator User Group (STGUG) conference at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket...
EES expands engineering jobs by 20 per cent
Excitation & Engineering Services (EES) has expanded its team with the appointment of five new engineers, supporting the company’s continued growth across the UK. Three of these engineering jobs will be based at its newly opened Inverness office, bolstering local...
Excitation control expertise added to global energy network
Excitation and Engineering Services join Energy Industries Council to share technical insights across global markets Excitation and Engineering Services (EES) has joined the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the world’s largest energy trade association, as of...
Inverness expansion boosts support for Scottish power generation
Excitation & Engineering Services (EES) is expanding its operations with a new office in Inverness, Scotland, set to open in Spring 2025. EES seeks to meet growing demand for specialist excitation expertise in the power sector. As part of the growth, EES is...
The analogue advantage for nuclear power
Why the stringent regulations of the nuclear industry mean that plant managers still favour analogue excitation systems over digital In an era where digital technology reigns supreme, the nuclear industry stands apart, relying on analogue excitation systems for its...
Generator excitation faults revealed at steam turbine event
EES engineer Ling Li Li gave a presentation on a fault investigation project at the Steam Turbine and Generator User Group conference.
How do excitation systems work? | EES
What are excitation systems? Excitation systems are crucial to the operation of modern synchronous machines as they are used to provide a continuous DC current to the machine’s field winding. The amount of excitation needed depends on the type and speed of generator...
Power system modelling in excitation engineering
Experiments and fault diagnosis are cheaper and easier in simulation
Top five tips for maintaining a legacy excitation control system
Addressing common causes of excitation system failure and how to prevent them
