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Siemens TLRI 100/30-36 Blower Blades
I'm sorry I didn't see this post previously. AECI's Holden power plant near Kansas City includes 3 TLRI 100/30-36 generators. There are...
Posted in: Generators: Other Issues
Saturday, October 21, 2017 01:20 PM
Hydrogenerator Machine - Slip rings damage
You may be dealing with excellent electrical connections. As Noted; “With only 14 per rings, a loss of...
Posted in: Generators: Failures of Connectors, Risers & Other Rotating Components
Saturday, October 21, 2017 01:07 PM
Too tight stator slot wedges issue
There are some concerns that re-wedging a winding that has considerable thermally aged insulation may cause damage. However, I also...
Posted in: Generators: Other Issues
Friday, October 20, 2017 05:54 PM
Generator Type Designations
I have seen the label ATB on several generators, of very different sizes and designs, turbos (not hydros), made by...
Posted in: Generators: Other Issues
Friday, October 20, 2017 02:00 PM
GE Frame 6 lube oil cooler operation
Are these oil to water coolers inside the oil tank like the OEM uses on the 7b? If so we have...
Posted in: Gas Turbines: Lube Oil & Hydraulics
Friday, October 20, 2017 08:51 AM
Lube Oil Varnish
Many of the sites I've been associated with have installed some form of devarnishing skid. I'm familiar with Isopure,...
Posted in: Gas Turbines: Bearing & Gear Boxes
Thursday, October 19, 2017 04:49 PM
Stator Dusting on 7A6 generators
I agree with Clyde 100%. Need to clean and ad some new ties and epoxy. Minor at this point but...
Posted in: Generators: Stator Dusting, Greasing, Wedging & Bracing, Foreign Debris & Contamination
Thursday, October 19, 2017 02:30 PM
Cracks on End Winding
We verified that the insulation beneath the painting was intact (electrical tests confirmed). I believe it was something regarding the...
Posted in: Generators: Stator Dusting, Greasing, Wedging & Bracing, Foreign Debris & Contamination
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 07:04 AM
Hydro Generator Stator-Heating/Drying
Be careful regarding PI. If PI returns to pre water exposure that will be a good sign and probably means...
Posted in: Generators: Other Issues
Thursday, October 12, 2017 11:44 AM
Steam state (p,T) between nozzle and impulse turbine wheel
Hello, I am trying to calculate the state of steam between the nozzle and impulse turbine wheel for tip and labyrinth...
Posted in: Steam Turbines: Steam Conditions, Including Water Chemistry
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 07:04 AM
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