Table of Contents:
  • Rotating machine insulation systems
  • Evaluating insulation materials and systems
  • Historical development of insulation materials and systems
  • Stator winding insulation systems in current use
  • Rotor winding insulation systems
  • Core laminations and their insulation
  • General principles of winding failure, repair, and rewinding
  • Stator failure mechanisms and repair
  • Rotor winding failure mechanisms and repair
  • Core lamination insulation failure and repair
  • General principles of testing and monitoring
  • Off-line rotor and stator winding tests
  • In-service monitoring of stator and rotor windings
  • Core testing
  • Acceptance and site testing of new windings
  • Maintenance strategies.