Title :
A New Look at Reliability of Asphalt-Mica Insulation in Large Conventionally Cooled Turbine Generators
Author :
Kuzawinski, Joseph G. ; Wolff, George M.
Author_Institution :
Large Steam Turbine-Generator Department, General Electric Company
fDate :
7/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Service data on girth cracks in asphalt-mica stator winding insulation have been studied statistically. Probabilistic application of the results can lead to better plans for maintaining high reliability and availability in large generators with this type of insulation.
Keywords :
Asphalt; Availability; Bars; Bonding; Hydrogen; Insulation; Maintenance; Stator windings; Thermal stresses; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1970.292689
