PRE RUNNING AND RUNNING CHECKS OF GENERATORS BASIC INFORMATION



Prerunning Checks. The circumferential position of the brushes on the commutator is important for commutation and also to provide the voltage characteristics set at the factory. Brushes should be on the factory test setting.

The toes of the brushes should be aligned and should have no skew. The spacing between adjacent arms of brushes should be identical within 0.032 in.

The brushes should move freely in their holders and should have a pressure against the commutator of 2 to 3 lb/in2 on the basis of brush cross section. The faces of the brushes should accurately match the curvature of the commutator surface.

The polarity of the main fields may be checked by tracing the wiring around the frame or by lightly exciting the fields and using a compass around the frame behind the poles.

The oiling system for the bearings should be checked and the oil rings tested for freedom. The entire machine, particularly its air gaps, should be inspected for foreign material.

Running Checks. Note any unusual noise as the unit is brought up to speed. Bearing temperatures should level out at acceptable values within a few hours.

The voltage should be slowly raised at no load and commutation observed. If satisfactory, the voltage should be raised to 110% of rated and then reduced.

The generator may then be loaded gradually while commutation is observed, until rated current is reached. If commutation remains satisfactory until stable temperatures are achieved, the generator is ready for work.

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