Vibration problem solution of high-capacity hydropower units

Abstract

This paper proposes hydro generator vibration observations under various conditions and solution of a problem of high vibration in upper guide bearing of 110MW hydro generator. Among the test, which were carried out to identify vibration origin of hydro generating unit were: voltage drop tests, magnetic flux measurements, interferric gap measurements, turbine pressure pulsation measurements, etc. It was shown, that among other possible reasons, correct balancing, including pivot bearing adjustment was the most efficient measure to eliminate vibration in start-up modes of hydro power unit. According to the results of conducted step-by-step defect analysis, the corresponding recommendations were provided for service and maintenance regarding the generation unit No2 of Sangtuda-2 Hydro Power Plant, Tajikistan.