Magnetic Evaluation for Uprating 400 mW Coal Fired Generator

Abstract:

One of the considerations many power plants today is whether they can get more power out of their existing equipment especially generator. However, it is required design review and feasibility study in order to extend the operating life and increase the capability and reliability. In this study, analysis of magnetic field was performed due to power uprating in order to prevent a saturation of the magnetic field in the core laminate which can lead to the emergence of heat concentration. Based on the results of magnetic analysis using finite element, there are no saturation of the magnetic field in the core lamination which can lead to the magnetic saturation and heat concentration, both for existing and uprating conditions.Therefore, the increasing a design margin on the generators from the current design of the margin of 471,000 kVA to 494,550 kVA with the 0.85 power factor will not pose a problem as long as all of the following recommendations can be implemented. Although it is predicted, there will be no saturation and hotspots on the generator, but the risk of temperature rise due to the uprating should be reduced by replacing the stator winding using the Full Class F Insulation which is resistant to temperatures up to 155 °C.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 799-800)
• Pages: 1356-1360
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.799-800.1356
• Online since: October 2015
• Authors: Imam Djunaedi*, Hilman Syaeful Alam, Aditya Sukma Nugraha
• Keywords: Finite Element, Flux, Generator, Insulation, Magnetic, Power Plant, Up-Rating

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