Title :
Turbogenerator Stator Core Study
Author :
Edmonds, J. ; Daneshpooy, A. ; Murray, S.J. ; Sire, R.A.
Abstract :
The results of a failure analysis of a 460 MW turbogenerator are presented. The stator core melt-through holes are investigated using mathematical and finite element modeling, and the failure scenario model that closely matches the physical evidence and timeline is generated.
Keywords :
failure analysis; finite element analysis; turbogenerators; failure scenario model; finite element modeling; melt-through holes; turbogenerator stator core; Failure analysis; Magnetic cores; Mathematical model; Rotating machines; Silicon; Stator cores; Steel; Synchronous generators; Temperature sensors; Turbogenerators; AC generators; AC machines; electric machines; machine windings; magnetic cores; magnetic losses; rotating machine measurements; rotating machine mechanical factors; rotating machine testing; rotating machine thermal factors; synchronous generators; turbogenerators;
Conference_Titel :
Diagnostics for Electric Machines, Power Electronics and Drives, 2007. SDEMPED 2007. IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Cracow
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1061-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1062-0
DOI :
10.1109/DEMPED.2007.4393134