Inspection of Large Synchronous Machines

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.

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Preface.

Acknowledgements.

PREPARATION.

Site Preparation.

Inspection Tools.

Inspection Forms.

INSPECTION.

Description of Stator Items (Form 4).

Description of Rotor Items (Form 5).

Description of Excitation Items (Form 7).

Description of Generator Auxiliaries.

Standard Electrical and Mechanical Tests.

Appendix: Principles of Operation of Synchronous Machines.

Index.

Isidor Kerszenbaum, PhD, is an IEEE Fellow, residing in Irvine, California. He is a generator specialist consulting to power plants on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large motors and generators. Electrical Engineering/Power Engineering Inspection of Large Synchronous Machines Checklists, Failure Identification, and Troubleshooting IEEE Press Power Systems Engineering Series Paul M. Anderson, Series Editor A cogent, comprehensive guide to all aspects of the inspection of large synchronous machines, including generators, condensers, and motors, Inspection of Large Synchronous Machines will take you step by step through the function of almost any component, its mode of failure, failure identification, and solution tips. You’ll find an in-depth treatment of the full range of inspection issues:

• Theory of operation
• Background developments
• Inspection approaches and procedures
• Failure mechanisms
• Major electrical and mechanical tests, and much more!

Packed with photos and graphs, commonly used inspection forms, and extensive references for each topic, Inspection of Large Synchronous Machines is an essential troubleshooting guide for operators and inspectors, and an excellent learning tool for student engineers who want to understand how synchronous machines perform in the real world. Also of interest from IEEE Press … Analysis of Electric Machinery Paul C. Krause and Oleg Wasynczuk, Purdue University, and Scott D. Sudhoff, University of Missouri at Rolla 1994 Hardcover 584pp IEEE Order No. PC4556 ISBN 0-7803-1101-9 Electrical Power Systems: Design and Analysis, Revised Printing Mohamed El-Hawary, Technical University of Nova Scotia 1995 Hardcover 808pp IEEE Order No. PC5606 ISBN 0-7803-1140-X Analysis of Faulted Power Systems, Revised Printing Paul M. Anderson 1995 Hardcover 536pp IEEE Order No. PC5616 ISBN 0-7803-1145-0 About the Series … The IEEE Power Systems Engineering Series is devoted to providing comprehensive coverage of the field, including the design, operation, and analysis of power systems. Created expressly for use by power system engineers and engineering students, this series offers extensive complementary coverage of both theory and practical applications. IEEE Order No. PC5623