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BRUSH GEAR SYSTEMS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document discusses Mersen's brush gear systems designed for nuclear and thermal power plants. These systems are crucial for transferring high excitation currents to the rotor, ensuring reliable power production under various conditions.

Key Specifications:

High reliability and continuous power production.
Protection against environmental conditions like vapor, oil, dust, and extreme temperatures.
Minimal maintenance requirements during operation.
Simple monitoring procedures.

Mersen's Unique Offerings:

Integrated supplier capabilities including design, manufacturing, maintenance, technical support, and training.
Partnerships with leading turbo-generator OEMs.
Development of new technologies to meet customer needs.
Use of 'Low Friction Coefficient' carbon brush grade LFC554 for high-speed applications.

Product Features:

Brush-holder pressure systems designed for longevity.
Isolated plug set systems for safe brush replacement under load.
Integral brush wear detection with remote monitoring.
Conformity with international standards and use of high-quality materials.
Laminar silver multi-contact system for optimal current distribution.

Components and Systems:

Brush-holders and plug set systems with robust die-cast components.
Slip ring assemblies designed for precision and corrosion resistance.
Brush gear housings for even air flow and cooling.

Additional Services:

Design and development of retrofit solutions.
Accurate measuring tools for monitoring production conditions.
Integration of specified cooling systems.

Research and Development:

Main R&D center in France with a design facility in Austria.
Testing on unique test benches and use of climate chambers.
Collaboration with universities and laboratories for continuous improvement.

Global Presence: Mersen is a global expert in materials and solutions for extreme environments, focusing on safety and reliability in sectors like energy, transportation, and electronics.

Catalog excerpts

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In nuclear and thermal power plants, generators require brush gear systems (also called generator collector assemblies or collector enclosures and housings) capable of continuously and safely transferring high excitation currents to the rotor under all running conditions. Brush gear systems1 have a direct impact on performance as they allow reliable power production. Brush gear systems1 must offer: High reliability and continuous power production. Protection against unfavorable environmental conditions (vapour oil, dust, extreme temperatures). Minimal safe maintenance during power production....

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BRUSH GEAR SYSTEMS* MERSEN SOLUTIONS FOR BRUSH GEAR SYSTEMS* Mersen brush gear assemblies are composed of several high performance electrical components, conceived to contribute to the overall system performance. CARBON BRUSHES Our 'Low Friction Coefficient' carbon brush grade LFC554 is world renowned and is the grade of choice for high speed and high current applications. Its unique ability to share current between brushes at minimal friction provides cooler running and outstanding brush life. We also offer carbon brush wear detection systems, making your maintenance operations easier. BRUSH-HOLDERS...

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R&D FOR BRUSH GEAR SYSTEMS1MERSEN FACILITIES & LABORATORIES Our main R&D center is located in France. Because brush gear systems1 matter, we have implemented a specific design & development facility in Austria for their study and continuous improvement. We test our solutions on unique test benches in real conditions and use dedicated equipment such as climate chambers. # Our brush gear systems1 are manufactured in Europe, and we offer responsive local service through our global network. MERSEN R&D TEAMS Our Engineering and R&D team is composed of 15 PhDs assisted by engineers and technical people....

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AE-BG-01-GB-1201 / HENRY & SIEGLER Photos: © Mersen Image Library A GLOBAL PLAYER Global expert in materials and solutions for extreme environments as well as in the safety and reliability of electrical equipment, Mersen designs innovative solutions to address its clients’ speciﬁc needs to enable them to optimize their manufacturing process in sectors such as energy, transportation, electronics, chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries.

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