Summary

Proper care and management of generator rotor end-winding retaining rings, the most highly stressed component of a generator, is essential to avoid failure, and potential resultant damage to other generator parts and harm to power plant personnel. This guideline recommends precautions to be taken to prevent such failures, and details tests and inspections, as well as guidance to developing end ring management policies and strategies.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_261_03
Publication year 2012
Publisher CIGRE
Working groups A1.16
File size 410 KB
Pages number 4
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free
Generator End-Winding Retaining Rings – A Literature Survey and Care Guideline
Generator End-Winding Retaining Rings – A Literature Survey and Care Guideline