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Unusual generator events can inflict significant damage and accelerate the equipment aging process. Since these events occur infrequently, the plant operator may not have prior experience with any such event. This Learning-Doc is intended to provide information to help an operator recognize an unusual event, should such an event occur, and take appropriate action to avoid the occurrence of such an event.
This
specific Learning-Doc deals specifically with Rotor Related Events such
as the following: Rotor Ground, Inadvertent Energization (motoring),
Shaft Voltage, Rotor Thermal Sensitivity, Collectors, and Overspeed.