This book is a practical handbook for engineers and maintenance staff responsible for the upkeep of power generating stations that use salient pole electric machines. The contents include real-world examples such as large vertical hydro generators, as well as related problems and solutions.
Focusing on diagnosing issues in large turbogenerators, this reference book serves as a practical guide for operators and engineers in power plants. It offers easy-to-follow algorithms that enable users to identify machine problems based on observable symptoms. The primary aim is to empower power plant operators with the tools needed to minimize forced-outage time, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in power generation.