High-voltage motors on-site testing

Abstract

High-voltage motors are one of the most important components in thermal power plants and industrial facilities. However, they are often neglected in terms of preventive maintenance. Maintenance in power plants in Serbia still takes place according to the outdated model of maintenance based on fixed time intervals operations - time based maintenance. This is why emphasis has to be put on electrical testing of high-voltage motors in order to have a better insight into their condition, to prevent unwanted failures and to improve their service. This paper provides an overview of the currently available prophylactic tests of high-voltage motors. Also, the most common testing methods are described, which provide information on the current motor condition, so it is possible to make further repairs or corrective actions timely. Case examples and experiences from practice in power plants in Serbia are further presented and discussed in the paper.

Keywords

• high-voltage motors
• electrical measurements