Title :
Experience repairing a serious stator core fault on an 80 MVA vertical water wheel generator
Author :
Bomben, S.G. ; Pratt, B.
Author_Institution :
Ontario Power Generation, Toronto, Ont.
Abstract :
The unexpected failure of an 80 MVA hydro generator seriously damaged the stator core. A river system with high water left few options for repair. Aggressive methods were used to return the unit back to service while a new core section was delivered to site
Keywords :
cores; fault diagnosis; hydroelectric generators; maintenance engineering; stators; 80 MVA; repairing; stator core fault; water wheel hydro generator; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; Coils; Copper; Inspection; Leg; Power generation; Rivers; Stator cores; Wheels;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo, 2005. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Indianapolis, IN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9145-4
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.2005.1566260
