Title :
Predict motor failure with insulation testing
Author :
Schump, David E.
Author_Institution :
Baker Instrum. Co., Fort Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
Reliable electric motors are essential to the operation of any plant, particularly large integrated paper mills. This paper describes the deterioration mechanisms at work on motors and test methods which can be used to assess the electrical condition of the motor windings. These tests, combined with a program of vibration monitoring, can provide a pro-active motor maintenance capability.
Keywords :
electric motors; failure analysis; insulation testing; machine insulation; machine testing; machine windings; maintenance engineering; paper industry; deterioration mechanisms; electrical condition assessment; insulation testing; motor failure prediction; motor windings; paper mills; pro-active motor maintenance capability; vibration monitoring; Coils; Contamination; Cooling; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Instruments; Insulation testing; Partial discharges; Surface discharges; Temperature; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1997., Annual
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3919-3
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1997.595213
