Generator Service SOLUTIONS

Monitoring & Diagnostics

for generators

Alstom is a global leader in The high technology solution portfolio

power generation, setting the for efficient generator assessments
benchmark for innovative Significant importance: The generator is one of the most technically sophisticated
pieces of equipment in a power plant. Comprehensive analysis has shown that
technologies that provide
the availability and reliability of a generator largely depends on the condition and
clean and efficient power behaviour of several key components. Alstom’s unique monitoring and diagnostic
methods provide you with an informative and well-proven aid for assessing these
solutions. components.

Comprehensive services: For a reliable operation of the machine it is recommended to perform regular inspections of the rotor
and stator, applying generator type optimized diagnostic packages. Inclusion of advanced online monitoring tools and services
in this diagnostic concept provides the best prerequisite to reliably detect defects at an early stage, which might endanger
operation in the future.

The result of the individual measurements provide information on:

• The overall condition and reliability of the generator
• Impending potential defects and weaknesses
• The necessity and type of overhaul and repair work

Reliable generator assessments

Alstom’s monitoring and diagnostic services not only support your maintenance
strategy, but also include the following benefits:
Increased Reliability
Alstom’s monitoring and diagnostic inspection programmes increase operational
reliability and availability. Monitoring methodologies can be used as early warning
system for potential damages.

Extended maintenance intervals

Maintenance intervals can be extended due to the early warning indicators gathered
via offline inspections and online monitoring. Alstom’s customized monitoring and
diagnostic packages consider optimization between time-based and condition-
based maintenance concepts.

Cost efficient
Alstom’s tools are easy to apply and install due to the modularized concept.

Planning ahead
Thanks to Alstom’s monitoring and diagnostic inspections you can plan ahead and
easily determine renovations and modernizations that may be required in the future.

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 Benefits from our expertise gained
Monitoring Services
Partial discharge monitoring: Partial
discharge measurement using high
sensitive bus couplers indicating
weaknesses in stator winding insulation
system.
End winding vibration: Measurement
of end winding vibration indicating
changes in stiffness of end winding
support system.
Stator bar temperature
monitoring: Individual recording
of cooling water temperature for
directly H2O-cooled machines.
Generator operation data: Link
operation condition to the various
monitoring modules indicating load
dependent component condition.
Shaftline vibration monitoring:
Vibration recording system for the rotor
shaft.
Rotor shaft voltage and flux
monitoring: Shaft voltage and rotor flux
measurement indicating rotor insulation
and shaft grounding condition.
Rotor insulation monitoring: Rotor
insulation monitoring for machines with
brushless exciters using rotor telemetry.

Four levels of monitoring available:

Level 4: + data connection to central server (e.g. Utility headquarter), extended remote support
with Service Centre expertise and continuous data assessment
Level 3: + permanent equipment, local server, remote access and data assessment on request
Level 2: + portable equipment, local data collection and periodic data assessment
Level 1: Sensor, cabling and connection box

Test results and reports:

Monitoring results are evaluated remotely in our Local Service Centres / Plant Support Centres. After a detailed evaluation of
the results, a report will be prepared for the clients showing a summary of the results and with proposals for medium and / or
long-term courses of action.

Robotic Inspections with rotor in situ DIRIS®

Alstom’s DIRIS® is a modern robotic tool allowing fast and reliable remote inspection of the turbogenerator
without the need to pull the rotor. Fully embedded in Alstom’s modular diagnostics solution portfolio, DIRIS® is
a technology offering effective turbogenerator inspections, reducing the risks related to rotor dismantling while
giving complete confidence in continued machine operation between major outages.

New ultra lean design: Due to its advanced design, the DIRIS® inspection technology can be used for almost all
turbogenerator sizes and all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in the industry and utility business.
Thanks to an extensive R&D program leading to a new ultra lean design, a new DIRIS® generation is now also
suited for inspections of smaller air-cooled generators, performing high-quality assessments with the rotor in situ.
from many years of experience
Diagnostic Inspections
The right solution for every machine: The offline diagnostic inspection packages, standardised by Alstom for stator and
rotor windings of rotating electrical machines are based on nondestructive measuring and testing methods. Every diagnostic
inspection consists of a series of measurements, tests and inspections which all give valuable information for further analysis.

The data are analysed together with the results from similar machines considering information from online monitoring and
experience from many years of laboratory work. Ultimately the comprehensive design knowledge grown in Alstom since more
than 100 years, provide the best base for reliable condition assessment on the various fleets of turbogenerators.

Stator inspection methods: Rotor inspection methods:

• Visual inspection (boroscope) • Visual inspection (boroscope)
• Low flux test (stator core) • Insulation resistance
• DC leakage current (insulation) • Retaining rings (FPI)
• Insulation resistance • Retaining rings (ultra sonics)
• Slot wedge control • Recurrent surge oscillation (RSO) test (insulation)
• Bearing insulation • DC leakage current (insulation)
• Tan δ measurement (insulation) • DC charge current (insulation)
• HiPot test (insulation)
• High flux test (stator core)
• Offline partial discharge test (insulation)
• Corona camera (insulation)
• Contact measurement bar – core (insulation)
• Modal analysis (end winding system)

Test results and reports:

Inspection results are evaluated directly on site with an engineer, so that any corrective measures necessary can be introduced
immediately. After having performed a detailed evaluation of the results, a report will be prepared for the client showing a
summary of all inspection results and with proposals for medium and / or long-term courses of action.
 Generator SERVICE SOLUTIONS

We help you to achieve high

reliability and availability
Alstom offers services for all operation modes

Operating: Periodic or permanent online monitoring

Stopped: Offline diagnostic inspections
Partially opened: Diagnostic investigations with rotor in situ
Rotor pulled: Full inspection access to the generator
For more information
Condition Monitoring: This is vital to extending equipment life, improving contact your Alstom Service
production capacity and decreasing running costs. At Alstom we are committed to representative:
helping our customers achieve these goals.
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Conducting diagnostic inspection programs periodically or monitoring the machine ALSTOM Projects India Ltd
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Alstom’s development of diagnostic inspection ALSTOM Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
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In the 1980’s Alstom also invented reliable ALSTOM (Switzerland) Ltd.
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field all over the world on all kind of generators.
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PWER/BPROS/MTDGGT11/eng/THS/02.11/CH/7375 © ALSTOM 2011. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No
representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and
commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express POWER
written authority, is strictly prohibited.