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is the inspective approach to GAP GAP GAP GAP is the inspective approach to
assess the residual life of machines
Methodology Methodology Methodology Methodology
The methodology employed is
conducting standard and special
electrical tests and inspection on stator
and rotor windings and accessories
Unit Unit Unit Unit Condition Condition Condition Condition
The machine is in assembled condition with
access covers and top half of end brackets
removed
Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection & && & tests tests tests tests Performed Performed Performed Performed
Stator winding Stator winding
Electrical tests as done in MAP
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Visual and borescope inspection of stator
winding, stator core laminations and
fingerplates (as accessible)
Core tightness test (visual indications of
looseness)
Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection & && & tests tests tests tests Performed Performed Performed Performed
Corona tests, as accessible, to determine
areas and severity of any corona activity
DC step voltage test to determine insulation
integrity
End winding basket frequency check End winding basket frequency check
Rotor winding
Electrical tests as done in MAP
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Visual and borescope inspection of rotor
winding and blocking (as accessible)
Exciter and Accessories
Electrical tests as done in MAP
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Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits
Reveals pending faults in winding
Reveals deterioration of coil insulation by
corona or end winding vibration
Establish a base line for evaluating future
inspection inspection
Accurately assess life and future maintenance
requirements
Record of core tightness
Preventive maintenance plan
Schedule for GAP
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Final Final Final Final Report Report Report Report
Standard format provided electronically
Photographs of critical areas
Location and levels of corona activity
Plots showing frequency distribution of Plots showing frequency distribution of
end winding basket
Core tightness record
Schedule for MAP
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Expected Expected Expected Expected Downtime Downtime Downtime Downtime
5-7 days
Condition Assessment
Risk Assessment Approach
Condition Assessment
Stator
Operation & Maintenance History
Physical Inspection
Insulation Test
Generator Age
DC Ramped Voltage Test
Partial Discharge Measurement
Dissipation Factor Measurement
Ozone Monitoring
Black Out Test Black Out Test
High Potential Withstand Test
Stator Core Inspection
Wedge Tightness Evaluation
Core Loop Test
ELCID Test
Corona Probe Test
Coupling Resistance Test
Bump test
Capacitance Measurement Capacitance Measurement
Core Bolt Insulation Resistance
Winding Conductor Resistance Measurement
Impedance Measurement
Winding Dissection
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Stator Condition Index
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Stator Data Quality Index
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Condition Assessment
Rotor
Operation & Maintenance History
Physical Inspection
Insulation Test
Generator Age
High Potential Withstand Test
Rotor Core Inspection
AC Pole Drop Test
AC Impedance Test
Winding Resistance Measurement
RSO Test
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Rotor Condition Index
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Rotor Data Quality Index
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Condition Assessment
Generators
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Generator Condition Index
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Generator Data Quality Index
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