Title :
Norris Hydro Plant - Generator Rotor Failure
Author :
Gladney, T.H. ; Faulkner, T.F.
Author_Institution :
Tennessee Valley Authority
Abstract :
The difficulties experienced with a hydro plant generator because the unit was operated an extended time with a greatly unbalanced generator rotor airgap are discussed. Rotor repairs required the development of a rather unique rotor rim support system.
Keywords :
Assembly; Manufacturing; Power generation; Printing; Reactive power; Rotors; Shafts; Stators; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1967.291933