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Structure heating on main generator leads structure

Last post 02-17-2010, 4:45 AM by Bob Berry. 3 replies.
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  •  02-15-2010, 3:00 PM 4167

    Structure heating on main generator leads structure

    Attachment: StrayVoltage2.PDF
    Is there any standards on when to be concerned regarding high voltage structures showing hot spots due to stray voltages. I've been tracking some of these spots for well over a year.
    rgf
  •  02-15-2010, 6:35 PM 4170 in reply to 4167

    Re: Structure heating on main generator leads structure

    My fist question is how do you know this is stray voltage? What are the past temps. and relating load for this piece of equipment? Do you have the visual?
    Jeremy Kays Reliability Technician
    Level II IR, MCA / UE Level I, In Compliance with the ASNT guidelines
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  •  02-16-2010, 5:53 AM 4174 in reply to 4170

    Re: Structure heating on main generator leads structure

    Attachment: StrayVoltage4.PDF
    Maybe "stray voltage" is not the correct term. The structure supports the generator leads to our main transformers. Load at the time of the survey was 180Mw. I'll get a couple of visual shots today.
    rgf
  •  02-17-2010, 4:45 AM 4178 in reply to 4167

    Re: Structure heating on main generator leads structure

    This looks like induction. I am not aware of any standards that exist, perhaps someone else is.

     When dealing with induction you must ask yourself; why is this happening? And, does it need to be repaired?

    The why it is happening, is usually due a combination of the use of ferromagnetic materials, and the way the electrical components are installed.

    The does it need to repaired is a bit more difficult, but I would say that if it is not a risk of damage to personnel, or materials, then it does not need anything more than monitoring. Your component looks like is is not something that anyone is likely to touch, so there is a very low risk of anyone burning themselves, also the temperature is not that high (assuming your measurement is good). Also as the temperature is not that high, I would not expect any damage to the metal itself, so there should be little risk of damaging the structure. You should highlight the problem to the engineer in charge and let him make the final decision.


    Bob Berry
    BINDT, IRT Level 3 EL, Level 3 CV (ISO 18436)
    Thermal Vision
    8 Old Fair Green
    Dunboyne
    Co Meath
    Ireland
    bob"at"thermalvision"dot"ie
    www.thermalvision.ie
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