Handbook of large turbo-generator operation and maintenance / Geoff Klempner, Isidor Kerszenbaum.

Contents

Handbook of Large Turbo-Generator Operation and Maintenance; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Theory, Construction, and Operation;
Chapter 1: Principles of Operation of Synchronous Machines; 1.1 Introduction to Basic Notions on Electric Power; 1.1.1 Magnetism and Electromagnetism; 1.1.2 Electricity; 1.2 Electrical-Mechanical Equivalence; 1.3 Alternating Current (ac); 1.4 Three-Phase Circuits; 1.5 Basic Principles of Machine Operation; 1.5.1 Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction; 1.5.2 Ampere-Biot-Savart's Law of Electromagnetic-Induced Forces

1.5.3 Lenz's Law of Action and Reaction1.5.4 Electromechanical Energy Conversion; 1.6 The Synchronous Machine; 1.6.1 Background; 1.6.2 Principles of Construction; 1.6.3 Rotor Windings; 1.6.4 Stator Windings; 1.7 Basic Operation of the Synchronous Machine; 1.7.1 No-Load Operation; 1.7.2 Motor Operation; 1.7.3 Generator Operation; 1.7.4 Equivalent Circuit; 1.7.5 Machine Losses; Additional Reading;
Chapter 2: Generator Design and Construction; 2.1 Stator Core; 2.1.1 General Construction Features; 2.1.2 Insulated versus Noninsulated Cores; 2.1.3 Cores Built with Consolidated ``Donutś́

2.1.4 Robotic versus Hand Core Stacking2.1.5 Core Stacking Pressure and Tightness; 2.2 Stator Frame; 2.2.1 General Construction Features; 2.2.2 Caged Core Design; 2.2.3 Grounding of Stator Frames; 2.3 Flux and Armature Reaction; 2.4 Electromagnetics; 2.5 End-Region Effects and Flux Shielding; 2.5.1 Stator Core-End Copper Flux Shields/Screens; 2.5.2 Stator Core-End Flux Shunts; 2.5.3 Combination Stator Core-End Flux Screens and Flux Shunts; 2.5.4 Stator Core-End Packet Stepping; 2.5.5 Stator Core-End Tooth Slitting; 2.5.6 Keybar Shorting Straps; 2.6 Stator Core and Frame Forces

2.7 Stator Windings2.7.1 Stator Winding Configuration and Installation Overview; 2.7.2 Overview of Stator Winding Design Considerations; 2.7.3 Fundamental Concepts; 2.7.4 Winding Structure; 2.7.5 Winding Specific Layouts; 2.7.6 Basic Formulae; 2.7.7 Conductor Bar Construction; 2.8 Stator Winding Wedges; 2.9 End-Winding Support Systems; 2.10 Stator Terminal Connections; 2.11 Rotor Forging; 2.12 Rotor Winding; 2.13 Rotor Winding Slot Wedges; 2.14 Amortisseur (Damper) Winding; 2.15 Retaining Rings; 2.16 Bore Copper and Terminal Connectors; 2.17 Slip/Collector Rings and Brush Gear

2.18 Rotor Couplings2.19 Rotor Turning Gear; 2.20 Bearings; 2.21 Air and Hydrogen Cooling; 2.21.1 Basic Cooling Arrangements; 2.22 Rotor Fans; 2.23 Hydrogen Containment; 2.23.1 Journal-Type Hydrogen Seals; 2.23.2 Thrust Collar-Type Hydrogen Seals; 2.24 Hydrogen Coolers; 2.25 Air Coolers; 2.26 Water-Cooled Rotors; References;
Chapter 3: Generator Auxiliary Systems; 3.1 Lube-Oil System; 3.2 Hydrogen Cooling System; 3.3 Seal-Oil System; 3.4 Stator Cooling Water System; 3.4.1 System Components; 3.4.2 Stator Cooling Water Chemistry; 3.4.3 Stator Cooling Water System Conditions; 3.5 Exciter Systems

Summary
The comprehensive guide for large turbo-generator operation and maintenance The Handbook of Large Turbo-Generator Operation and Maintenance is an expanded 3rd edition of the authors' second edition of the same book. This updated revision covers additional topics on generators and provides more depth on existing topics. It is the ultimate resource for operators and inspectors of large utility and industrial generating facilities who deal with multiple units of disparate size, origin, and vintage. The book is also an excellent learning tool for students, consulting and design engineers. It offers the complete scope of information regarding operation and maintenance of all types of turbine-driven generators found in the world. Based on the authors' over eighty combined years of generating station and design work experience, the information presented in the book is designed to inform the reader about actual machine operational problems and failure modes that occur in generating stations and other types of facilities. Readers will find very detailed coverage of: Design and construction of generators and auxiliary systems Generator operation and control, including interaction with the grid Monitoring, diagnostics, and protection of turbo-generators Inspection practices for the stator, rotor, and auxiliary systems Maintenance testing, including electrical and non-destructive examination Ideas on maintenance strategies and life cycle management Additional topics on uprating of generators and long term storage are also included The Handbook of Large Turbo-Generator Operation and Maintenance comes packed with photos and graphs, commonly used inspection forms, and extensive references for each topic. It is an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the design, construction, operation, protection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large generators in generating stations and industrial power facilities.