CANCELED
Monday, July 12
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Presented by
Bill Moore, NEC and Russ Chetwynd, SCE

This new, one day ASME course, will cover the fundamentals of electric generator design, operation and maintenance. Although generator design theory will be presented, the course will be very practical in nature, geared to individuals without prior knowledge or experience with generators. The course will be perfect for turbine engineers who now find themselves having responsibility or involvement with generators. Department level managers who have overall responsibility for the turbine - generator train will also benefit. Although the title says "mechanical engineers" the course is open to all who need a good understanding of generators. Key features of the course will include:

What does a generator look like? - Design

• Rotor: forging, retaining rings, winding, wedges
  
  • Purpose, function, failure modes
• Stator: core, windings, bracing
  
  • Purpose, function, failure modes
• Auxiliary Systems: Seal oil, hydrogen gas, water
• Lots of photos, pieces and parts, time for questions

How does a generator work? - Operation

• Magnetic fields, voltage, current, MMF, capability curve
• Operation principles, frequency, generator speed
• Cooling technologies, air, hydrogen, water, oil

How do you keep a generator running reliably? - Maintenance

• Recommended outage intervals and work scopes
• Common failure modes to avoid
• What to look for during an inspection
• What to test, types of testing, monitoring, etc.
• Factory repairs versus on-site repairs
• Upgrading and Uprating generators

The course participant will receive a complete set of notes and have ample time to discuss problems they may be experiencing with their own units.