Jun 14, 2021 #1 SA07 Electrical Joined Feb 22, 2018 Messages 379 Location MU Hi We have a spare alternator rotor for our 45 MW alternator. Should we rotate it from time to time to prevent bending or damage at the support points? It is now in a wooden box sealed in plastic.
Hi We have a spare alternator rotor for our 45 MW alternator. Should we rotate it from time to time to prevent bending or damage at the support points? It is now in a wooden box sealed in plastic.
Jun 14, 2021 #2 esperantes Electrical Joined Dec 11, 2020 Messages 26 Location UK How is the rotor supported? Between bearings? Esperantes Upvote 0 Downvote
Jun 14, 2021 Thread starter #3 SA07 Electrical Joined Feb 22, 2018 Messages 379 Location MU No bearings. It is inside a wooden box. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jun 14, 2021 1 #4 edison123 Electrical Joined Oct 23, 2002 Messages 4,516 Location IN If it is resting on the rotor body (core area) with at least 3 supports, then no need to rotate. Muthu http://www.edison.co.in Upvote 0 Downvote
If it is resting on the rotor body (core area) with at least 3 supports, then no need to rotate. Muthu http://www.edison.co.in
Jun 17, 2021 Thread starter #5 SA07 Electrical Joined Feb 22, 2018 Messages 379 Location MU Thanks for the reply Upvote 0 Downvote