(GE) Air Cooled 2-Pole Generator Construction
Course Overview
In this Learning-Doc, the learner should be able
describe the general construction of a GE air cooled
2-pole generator. Topics include
introductory discussions on the nameplate and purpose of the generator, descriptions
of the stationary components (core, stationary windings, assembly, an overview
of electrical testing, end shields, bearings, hydrogen seals, and
instrumentation), descriptions of the rotating components (forging, field
windings, hydrogen cooling, collector rings and an overview of electrical
testing), and the use of special application instruments.