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7.2
Safety precautions................................................................................... 38
7.3
Maintenance program ............................................................................. 39
7.3.1
Recommended maintenance program ............................................... 41
7.4
Maintenance of general construction .................................................... 43
7.4.1
Checks during running of the machine ............................................... 43
7.4.2
Vibration and noise ............................................................................. 44
7.4.3
Temperature levels ............................................................................. 45
7.4.4
The tightness of fastenings ................................................................. 46
7.4.5
Rotor construction control ................................................................... 46
7.5
Maintenance of bearings ......................................................................... 46
7.5.1
Bearing construction ........................................................................... 47
7.5.2
Re-greasing intervals .......................................................................... 48
7.5.3
Re-greasing for re-lubricated bearings ............................................... 48
7.5.4
Bearing plate ...................................................................................... 49
7.5.5
Bearing grease ................................................................................... 50
7.5.6
Fitting and replacing the closed DE-bearing ....................................... 50
7.5.7
Fitting and replacing the closed NDE bearing .................................... 51
7.6
Maintenance of stator and rotor winding .............................................. 52
7.6.1
Particular safety instructions for winding maintenance ....................... 52
7.6.2
Timing of the maintenance ................................................................. 53
7.6.3
The correct operating temperature ..................................................... 53
7.6.4
Insulation resistance test .................................................................... 53
7.6.5
Polarization index ............................................................................... 57
7.6.6
High voltage test ................................................................................. 57
7.6.7
Visual winding inspection ................................................................... 58
7.6.8
Drying ................................................................................................. 59
7.6.9
Other maintenance operations ........................................................... 59
7.7
Maintenance related to electrical performance, excitation, control and
protection ............................................................................................................ 60
7.7.1
Exciter insulation resistance measurement ........................................ 60
7.7.2
Protection trips.................................................................................... 60
7.7.3
Automatic voltage regulator (AVR) ..................................................... 60
7.7.4
Insulation resistance measurement for auxiliaries .............................. 60
7.7.5
Diode fault .......................................................................................... 60
7.8
Maintenance related to thermal performance and cooling system ..... 61
7.8.1
Cooling System .................................................................................. 61
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 63
8.1
Mechanical performance ......................................................................... 64
8.2
Lubrication system and rolling bearings ............................................... 65
8.3
Thermal performance, open air cooling system ................................... 66
8.4
Electrical performance and excitation system of generators .............. 67
Chapter 9 After sales and spare parts .................................................. 68
9.1
After sales ................................................................................................ 68
9.1.1
Site services ....................................................................................... 68
9.1.2
Spare parts ......................................................................................... 68
9.1.3
Warranties .......................................................................................... 68