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Seeing the Invisible: Partial Discharge Imaging for Large Motors and Generators

  • July 2025
  • Number of views: 3751
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For service professionals working with large electric motors and generators, machines with voltage ratings 5 kV and higher can be vulnerable to invisible threats of partial discharge (PD). Corona and PD activity have long been a challenge to detect before failure occurs. Traditionally, detecting these issues required indirect methods like radio interference voltage (RIV) testing, ultrasonic detection or offline insulation tests. But recent advances in partial discharge imaging—sometimes called corona cameras—are giving engineers and technicians a powerful new tool: the ability to see electrical discharge activity directly and in real time. 

Viendo lo Invisible: Imágenes de Descargas Parciales en Motores y Generadores Grandes

  • July 2025
  • Number of views: 2085
  • Article rating: 5.0

Para los profesionales que trabajan con grandes motores y generadores eléctricos, las máquinas con tensiones nominales de 5 kV o superiores pueden ser vulnerables a amenazas invisibles de descargas parciales (DP). Detectar la actividad corona y las DP antes de que se produzca un fallo ha sido un desafío durante mucho tiempo. Tradicionalmente, detectar estos problemas requería métodos indirectos como pruebas de voltaje de radio interferencia (RIV), detección ultrasónica o pruebas de aislamiento a máquina parada. Sin embargo, los recientes avances en imágenes de descargas parciales, a veces llamadas cámaras corona, brindan a ingenieros y técnicos una nueva y poderosa herramienta: la capacidad de ver la actividad de descargas eléctricas directamente y en tiempo real.

ANSI NEMA MG 00001-2024, Motors and Generators

  • February 2024
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ANSI/NEMA MG 00001-2024 is the principal North American standard governing the design, performance, application, testing, safety, construction, and manufacture of alternating-current (AC) and direct-current (DC) motors and generators and is FREE to download for EASA members

llevando a Cabo Una Inspección Para Obtener Una Confiabilidad a Largo Plazo

  • November 2022
  • Number of views: 5307
  • Article rating: 5.0

En el actual entorno competitivo cada vez mayor, los usuarios finales buscan centros de servicio de máquinas eléctricas rotativas que aumenten su oferta de valor agregado. Una de las formas más fáciles para que un centro de servicios logre esto es efectuando una inspección minuciosa y detallada de los equipos que reciben para reparación. Los resultados de dicha inspección permiten mejorar la confiabilidad de los equipos que se logra a través de los resultados de la evaluación y las recomendaciones que ofrece el centro de servicio para prevenir fallas recurrentes y mejorar el tiempo medio entre fallas.

AC Motor Electrical Procedures

  • April 2020
  • Number of views: 15425
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Root Cause Failure Analysis, 2nd Edition

  • September 2019
  • Number of views: 52452
  • Article rating: .6

This book was developed to help electric motor technicians and engineers prevent repeated failures because the root cause of failure was never determined. By using a proven methodology combined with extensive lists of known causes of failures, one can identify the actual cause of failure without being an “industry expert.” In fact, when properly used, this material will polish one’s diagnostic skills that would qualify one as an industry expert.

Field testing & inspection of 3-phase squirrel cage motors

  • September 2019
  • Number of views: 23921
  • Article rating: 4.0

This article addresses electrical testing and inspection of installed 3-phase squirrel cage motors. The main purposes of testing installed electric motors are condition assessment for continued service or to diagnose suspected faults. The emphasis here will be on diagnostic electrical testing and interpretation, as well as physical inspection key points. Note: Most of the tests and inspections described in this article can also be performed on 3-phase wound rotor motors, and induction and synchronous generators.

Inspección y pruebas in situ de motores trifásicos jaula de ardilla

  • September 2019
  • Number of views: 19408
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Este artículo cubre las pruebas eléctricas y la inspección de motores trifásicos jaula de ardilla que han sido instalados. Los principales objetivos al probar los motores en el sitio de trabajo son: Evaluar su condición para garantizar su funcionamiento continuo odiagnosticar presuntos fallos. Aquíharemos énfasis en las pruebas y enla interpretación de los resultados, asícomo también, en la inspección física de los puntos clave. Nota: La mayoría de las prue­bas descritas también se pueden realizar a los motores con rotor bobinado y en los gen­eradores sincrónicos y de inducción. 

Electrical Engineering Pocket Handbook

  • August 2018
  • Number of views: 52638
  • Article rating: 1.1

Filled with practical information, this 118-page handbook (3.5" x 6", 9cm x 15cm) makes a great “give-away” item for your customers and potential customers! Buy this great resource as is OR imprint your company logo and information on the cover to turn it into a great marketing piece for your salespeople!

Getting the most from power factor tip-up testing

  • April 2017
  • Number of views: 28524
  • Article rating: .3

The power factor tip-up test is commonly used as a quality measurement for new coils and windings manufactured for AC motors and generators rated 6 kV and higher. It can also be useful in the rewind shop to verify the quality of a newly-installed coil system including the effectiveness of VPI processing.

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