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STATOR CIRCULATING CURRENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON HYDRO GENERATOR RELIABILITY WITH ECCENTRICITY FAULTS

Jun Tao Wang
Published 17 January 2025
Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)
pp. 61-68
CC BY 4.0
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    Jun Tao Wang
    Chair, School of Information and Control Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology University, Jilin, 132022, China
    CN

The presence of air gap eccentricity flaws in generators, stemming from production constraints and assembly inaccuracies, poses significant challenges to their operational reliability. Such flaws can lead to distortions in the magnetic field, altering the air gap magnetic flux density, amplifying imbalanced magnetic forces exerted on stator and rotor windings, and ultimately compromising the dependability of the generator. Therefore, understanding the characteristics and implications of eccentricity faults in generator air gaps is imperative. Early detection and mitigation of these faults are essential to minimize the adverse effects such as generator shutdowns caused by the escalation of eccentricity faults. This paper delves into the investigation of circulation properties associated with eccentricity faults in generator air gaps, aiming to provide insights into fault identification techniques and strategies for mitigating damages arising from such faults. Through a comprehensive analysis of the underlying mechanisms and effects of air gap eccentricity, this study seeks to contribute to the development of proactive measures for enhancing the operational stability and longevity of generators in various applications

JournalCurrent Research and Innovations Journal
ISSN3065-0712
Volume / IssueVol. 12, No. 2 (2024)
Pages61-68
Published17 January 2025
DOI10.5281/zenodo.14677775
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Wang, J. (2025). STATOR CIRCULATING CURRENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON HYDRO GENERATOR RELIABILITY WITH ECCENTRICITY FAULTS. Current Research and Innovations Journal, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 61-68. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14677775

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