Power Generator Designs: the Subtleties and the Essential Aspects

Power generators are the heart of mostly all electricity generating systems. Mechanically rotating a magnetic field inside a copper coil, phenomenally generates electric power.

The construction of these rotating machines has not changed too much from when they were invented, over a 100 years ago, actually closer to 200 years ago. We will discuss the different types of power generators, those being wind turbine, hydro generators, diesel and steam driven and there inner most winding designs on both stators and rotors. Are they multi turn diamond coils or roebel transpositioned single turn half bars.

Two(2) case studies will be presented:

1. A water cooled 660Mw stator winding uprated to 700Mw.
2. A hydro generator refurbishment project

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Tony brings over 45 years of experience in the Electric Motor/Generator Repair industry to his role. His journey began with a comprehensive four-year apprenticeship, where he honed his skills and expertise across all facets of the trade, igniting a lifelong passion for the field. Since the early 1990s, Tony has owned and operated a successful winding contracting business, traversing the globe to apply his craft in diverse locations.

Throughout his career, Tony has held pivotal roles such as Technical Manager in the Philippines, Business Manager in Malaysia, and Project Manager in New Zealand. These experiences laid the foundation for the establishment of Australian Winders in 2008. Australian Winders has recently celebrated 16 successful years in business, a testament to Tony's leadership and dedication to excellence. His unparalleled knowledge and leadership have been pivotal in shaping Australian Winders into the exceptional international company it is today. His dedication to excellence continues to drive innovation and growth within the industry.