Papers by Keyword: End Region

Abstract: To study the principle of magnetic field and loss at the end region of large 4-poles large turbine generator, 3D transient electromagnetic field finite element (FE) models of the end region are established respectively. Considering the factors such as rotor motion, core non-linearity and time-varying of electromagnetic field, the anisotropic heat conductivity and different heat dissipation conditions of stator end region, a 50Hz, 1150MW, 4-poles large turbine generator is investigated. The magnetic field and loss at no-load condition of the generator end region are calculated and the calculation results are compared with the test data. The result shows that the calculation model is accurate.

Abstract: This paper presents a time-harmonic coupled field analysis method to calculate the eddy current, loss and temperature fields in the end region of a 15MW hydraulic generator. The magnetic-thermal coupled field under different operating modes are calculated when the clamping finger is made of carbon steel and stainless steel respectively. The distributions of eddy current loss and temperature in the clamping finger show that the highest temperature of the clamping finger is far below the limiting temperature of the insulation. The material of the clamping finger should be selected as carbon steel when considering the manufacturing cost.