Title :
Condition monitoring of 4 kV induction motors used in nuclear generating stations
Author :
Beck, C.E. ; Hussain, B. ; Behera, A.K. ; Alsammarae, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Kiran Consultants Inc., Downers Grove, IL, USA
Abstract :
A Condition Monitoring (CM) Process is discussed, with a focus on the large 4 kV motors that are included in a nuclear utility´s Environmental Qualification (EQ) Program. Reasons are given for implementing a CM approach. Concepts are presented for evaluating test methodologies, with the intent of optimizing the overall CM Process. Steps include data gathering, creation of a database, performance of a sensitivity analysis, review for overlap in test coverage, and incorporation of the CM Program into an Expert System. Initial review have narrowed the program to four periodic tests, one of which may yet prove to be unnecessary
Keywords :
computerised monitoring; expert systems; fission reactor safety; induction motors; machine testing; nuclear power stations; sensitivity analysis; 4 kV; 4 kV induction motors; condition monitoring; environmental qualification program; expert system; nuclear generating stations; periodic tests; sensitivity analysis; test methodologies; Condition monitoring; Costs; Degradation; Failure analysis; Induction generators; Induction motors; Inspection; Nuclear power generation; Performance evaluation; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium, 1996. Conference Record., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3534-1
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.1996.591509
