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We need from you certain details like the total number of hours of operation, no. starts and
stops, frequency of starts/stops, measurements of certain starting parameters, historical data
on past maintenance/repair and faults witnessed, temperature profile, loading details and
such other information. The analysis based on operational data can offer life estimation at
65% confidence level.
The RLA test package consists of a series of tests, which have been aptly chosen for
Generators. The tests and analysis are based on modern MRTG technologies, which go
beyond the conventional tests, to reveal actual physical information about the machines in
great depth.
These tests enable pinpointing accurately the root cause of failure by studying physical
condition of various components of the generator. They have been divided in two parts
based on client’s shutdown and maintenance requirements:
With rotor threaded out, a detailed inspection of the various generator components such as
stator core for signs of damage, burnt marks etc, laminations for looseness or shorts, wedge
looseness, anti-corona shields, tie-ups, presence of contaminants, insulation peeling, heating
signs, rotor poles for looseness/damage, brush arrangement etc. Visual inspection also
includes the Knife test to detect stator core looseness and Endoscope observations to
detect abnormalities deeper within the machine such as blockage of ventilating ducts,
erosion of anti-corona shield in slots etc. These observations are supplemented with
diagnostic test analysis to provide high accuracy.
Benefits:
• Detection of abnormalities that are visible to the eye
• Increased accuracy due to visual evidences
• Detection of mechanical defects deep within the machine
• Provides visual clues to problems identified in diagnostic tests.
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Polarisation Index. The IR Ratio of 10 minutes reading over one minute reading is called
Polarization Index.
Benefits:
• Determines machines winding condition with respect to contamination, moisture
absorption and cleanliness of winding.
• Evaluation of present machine winding condition with out opening the machine
Test Equipment: 5 kV Tera Ohm Megger,
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The power factor of insulation is a measure of its dielectric power loss. Insulation power
factor is the cosine of the angle between the applied voltage and current and is obtained
from measurement of watts, volts and amperes, usually with specialized power- factor test
set. Dissipation factor is the cotangent of the angle between applied voltage and current and
is usually obtained from a direct reading of dial on Capacitance Bridge. The values of
power factor and dissipation factor are same up to 10% which covers most test
values but diverges as the values increases. Thus both have equal significance as measure
of insulation value.
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It was found that synthetic epoxy mica insulated windings were showing high discharge
levels, due to the erosion of the main wall insulation. This was found to be due to the loss
of the corona shields, which comprised a painted graphite coating on the surface of the coils
in contact with the stator iron. The loss of the corona shields was due to the poor adhesion
of the corona materials used, the fit of the coils within the slots, and the bracing of the
windings
The (TVA) probe permits location of partial discharge (PD) since it is sensitive to radio
frequency signals produced by PD. The basic principles of TVA probe, known as the
discharge locating (DL) probe, is very-high-frequency detection using a capacitive sensor
and microprocessor-based signal processing. These features are intended to make the probe
easier to use and less ambiguous in the interpretation of results.
The coupling technique used permits significantly improved spatial resolution of the
discharge source and immunity to radiated electrical interference. Field evaluation of the
DL probe has generally been successful, with the results confirming theoretical and
laboratory-based studies of the device
The probe consists basically of a ferrite core, half circular in shape over which has been
wound a number of turns of insulated conductor, the terminations of which are connected to
a meter. When the ferrite probe lead bridges across a stator slot of an energised machine, a
small current will be induced into the turns of the probe if discharges are present, either by
discharging voids within the cell insulation, or discharges that are external to the main wall
insulation.
The combination of the probe, the stator iron and the coils within the slots resembles a
current transformer, the stator coils representing the primary circuit and the head of the
probe, the secondary.
In order for the TVA testing to be performed, it is normally a requirement that the rotors are
removed from the stators so that the electromagnetic probe can be inserted into the stator
frame. The stator winding is energised voltages up to Line to ground. The probe is moved
along each individual slot and the levels of discharge current are recorded from the peak
milli ammeter.
Benefits:
• Determining the type of discharges/location.
• Suggesting maintenance actions to minimize such discharges.
Test Equipment: Corona probe
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Test Equipment:
1) Computerized Digital ELCID (Evolution) Instrument
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RSO test is performed to detect faults in rotor windings. The electrical faults in generator
rotors fall into two main categories,1. Faults from the winding to the rotor body (earth
faults) 2. Faults between parts of the winding (inter-turn winding faults).The existence of
the faults will frequently display excessive mechanical vibration and cause serious concern.
An RSO test identifies the type of fault.
The technique Recurrent Surge Oscillograph (RSO), is performed to detect faults in rotor
winding. It involves applying a fast fronted step voltage to a winding and examining the
terminal voltage waveform for reflections from shorted turns.
An advantage for the manufacturer is that the test is quick and can be applied at different
stages of coil winding to check integrity. However, the technique is very sensitive; it can
detect turn to turn `shorts' with resistances up to approximately 10 ohms. A healthy rotor
winding will have two identical traces, which are super imposed. A rotor with a fault will
have different traces and the position of the faults may be deduced by scaling in the time
domain
Benefits:
• Effective detection of rotor winding interturn shorts, ground faults and high
resistance Joints
Test Equipment: 1. Rotor Reflectometer 2. Digital Oscilloscope
The induced backward current in a single shorted turn, which opposes the magnetic motive
force (mmf) of the entire coil, resulting in a significant reduction in the reactance.
This technique is particularly effective in salient pole rotors, where one short circuited turn
eliminates the reactance of the complete pole. There is a sudden change in impedance when
a turn is shorted during run-up or run down. A sudden change of more 5% is needed to
verify for shorted turns.
A normal winding will exhibit, reduction in impedance up to 10% between stand still and
operating conditions due to effect of eddy currents on the rotor. The test can only be
performed if the field winding is accessible through collector rings because ac power
should be applied while the machine is running. The power supply should be ungrounded.
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1. Fuses 400A/250,
2.400A/750V & 800A/800V 4. Multi contact Bush
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Item TESTS
1. Visual Inspection
2. Wedge tightness
Winding 3. Insulation Resistance and
Polarization Index
4. Resistance measurement
Stator 5. DC Step Voltage Test
6. Tanδ / Power Factor / Capacitance Test
7. Off line Partial Discharge Analysis & Corona
GENERATOR Probe test
8. RTD element check
9. Digital ELCID
Core 10 Core Tightness Check
1. Visual Inspection
2. Insulation Resistance and
Rotor Winding Polarization Index
3. Digital RSO
4. Resistance measurement
5. Impedance & Voltage Balance
Item TESTS
1. Insulation Resistance and
Polarization Index
Winding 2. Winding Resistance Measurement
3. DC Step Voltage Test
Stator 4. Tanδ / Power Factor / Capacitance Test
5. Corona Probe test
Motors 6. Surge Voltage
Core 7. Digital ELCID
1. Insulation Resistance and
Rotor Winding Polarization Index
2. Winding Resistance Measurement
3. Impedance & Pole Balance
Item TESTS
1. Insulation Resistance and
Polarization Index
Winding 2. Resistance Measurement
Transformers 3. Turns Ratio Measurement
4. Excitation Current test
5. Tanδ / Power Factor / Capacitance Test
6. Short circuit Impedance
Bushings 1. Tanδ / Power Factor / Capacitance Test
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