Title :
Wind generators as compared to large heavy duty power generators
Author :
Nold, R.A. ; Bouzidi, M. Said ; Barnes, Gary R. ; Fogarty, James M.
Author_Institution :
GE-Energy, Gen. Electr. Co., Schenectady, NY, USA
Abstract :
Wind turbine generators are different than conventional thermal turbine-generators both in the types of machines used as well as the type of application and environment in which the machines operate. The wind generator and its converter have several common configurations, rotor types, and operational duties that are not commonly encountered in large power plants. Those differences are discussed in regard to machine design aspects, such as winding insulation, as well as environmental factors and maintenance factors.
Keywords :
electric generators; environmental factors; machine windings; maintenance engineering; turbogenerators; wind power plants; conventional thermal turbine-generators; environmental factors; heavy duty power generators; machine operation; maintenance factors; power plants; rotor types; wind turbine generators; winding insulation; Generators; IEC standards; Insulation; Maintenance engineering; Rotors; Wind turbines; Generator; Generators; Insulation; Rotating machines; Turbogenerators; Wind power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1000-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9925
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2011.6039915
