Summary

Intermittent operation with increased stress cycling results in wear of components and, in the worst case, may lead to a failure. This survey deals with stop frequency, wear and other important observations, performed modifications, installation of monitoring equipment, changes in maintenance interval and changes in rate of loading, for 3 classes of intermittent operation.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_248_2
Publication year 2010
Publisher CIGRE
Working groups WG A1.06
File size 1 MB
Pages number 7
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free
Intermittent Operation – Experience with Hydrogenerators
Intermittent Operation – Experience with Hydrogenerators