Application of air-cooled generators to modern power plants

20 January 2003

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 317-319
https://doi.org/10.1109/iemdc.1999.769102

Abstract

There are many factors to be considered when choosing between air-cooled and hydrogen-cooled generators for power plant applications. This paper describes these considerations, and the advantages and disadvantages of the two cooling technologies. Performance, application and cost issues are addressed.

Keywords

POWER GENERATION
COOLING
VOLTAGE
CIRCUIT FAULTS
COSTS
HYDRAULIC TURBINES
CONDUCTING MATERIALS
STATOR WINDINGS
HYDROGEN
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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