Title :
Sealed winding conformance testing
Author :
Stranges, Meredith K W ; Mistry, Bharat ; Omranipour, Ramtin
Author_Institution :
Gen. Electr. Motors, Peterborough, ON
Abstract :
This article investigates the effect of the test solution conductivity on the insulation resistance (IR) measurement, provides the NEMA-approved clarification of the sealed winding test specification, and suggests further clarifications to the sealed winding test procedure.
Keywords :
conformance testing; insulation testing; machine insulation; machine testing; standards; stators; NEMA Standard MG-1 20.18; National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard; final acceptance test; insulation resistance; insulation system; sealed winding conformance testing; stator winding; Circuit testing; Conductivity; Electrical resistance measurement; Insulation testing; Machine windings; Performance evaluation; Spraying; Stator windings; Surface tension; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2008.930897
