DocumentCode
2871614
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.
fYear
2005
fDate
26-26 Oct. 2005
Firstpage
67
Lastpage
70
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo, 2005. Proceedings
Conference_Location
Indianapolis, IN
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9145-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EEIC.2005.1566260
Filename
1566260
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