Agenda

Seminar Topics Include:

  • Generator Stator Insulation Basics
  • Failure Modes
  • Off-Line Diagnostic Tests
    • Insulation Resistance
    • Polarization Index
    • Power Factor Tip-Up
    • Capacitance
  • Partial Discharge Tests
    • Partial Discharge Basics
      • Measurement Frequency
      • Coupling Capacitor
    • Measurement Methods
      • Qm
      • NQN
      • Patterns
    • Types of Partial Discharge in Stator Insulation
    • Typical PD Pattern versus PD Type
    • PD Source Separation
    • On-Line Monitoring
      • Periodic versus Continuous
Bonus Topic: Schweitzer Introduces New SEL-2664S Stator Ground Protection Relay

This seminar will provide sufficient theory to give attendees a working knowledge of the diagnostic methods presented. Practical examples are included whenever possible to illustrate the diagnostic techniques.