Abstract :
The paper discusses the different failure mechanisms and some precautionary measures that can be put to use to prevent premature failure. The failure mechanisms discussed are: insulation system failure (moisture, vibration, over-temperature, system surges, over-speed, earthing practices); and mechanical failure (bearings failure, misalignment, air gap, out of balance, critical speed and resonance, corrosion)
Keywords :
electric machines; air gap; bearings failure; corrosion; critical speed; earthing practices; electrical machine failures; insulation system failure; mechanical failure; misalignment; moisture; out of balance; over-speed; over-temperature; premature failure prevention; resonance; system surges; vibration;
