Inspection of Large Synchronous Machines: Checklists, Failure Identification, and Troubleshooting (IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering)

Gain an understanding of the inspection of large synchronous machines, generators, condensers, and motors! This text describes each component of the machine, operational functions, typical design features, and tell-tale signs that indicate each mode of failure. Compact with photos, graphs, commonly-used inspection forms, along with extensive references for each topic, INSPECTION OF LARGE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES is an excellent tool for operators, inspectors, and student engineers. Sponsored by IEEE Power Engineering Society. Front Matter ......Page 1 PART 1 : Preparation ......Page 18 Site Preparation ......Page 19 Inspection Tools ......Page 30 Inspection Forms ......Page 34 PART 2 : Inspection ......Page 54 Description of Stator Items ......Page 55 Description of Rotor Items ......Page 111 Description of Excitation Items ......Page 140 Generator Auxiliaries ......Page 145 Standard Electrical and Mechanical Tests......Page 149 Appendix : Principles of Operation of Synchronous Machines......Page 164 Index ......Page 182