Pulp friction: reconditioning pulp and paper mill generators for reliable service

Generators are very efficient and are typically quite reliable. This article describes, key preventive maintenance actions, along with recommended cycle times of the generator. Initially, the basic preventive maintenance tasks such as visual inspection of generator components, particularly the stator windings, rotors and wedge system is discussed. An extensive generator health assessment should be done to determine what problems are most severe and need priority attention.