Study of synchronous generator eccentricities using analytical approach and FEM

This paper deals with the study of rotor turbogenerator eccentricities using an analytical approach and FEM. First, we present the cases of eccentricities and the method, based on the measure of the flux density in the air-gap, used to detect the faults. Both models, the analytical approach and the numerical one are then introduced. Using these models, static, dynamic and combined eccentricities are studied at no load. The results obtained by both approaches are compared and the limits of the analytical model are underlined relatively to the effect of the non linearity of the magnetic material characteristic and the induced eddy currents.