A1 – Rotating electrical machines

Mission

To facilitate and promote the progress of engineering and the international exchange of information and knowledge in the field of rotating electrical machines. To add value to this information and knowledge by means of synthesising state-of-the-art practices and developing recommendations.

Technological field of activity

– Turbine generators
– Hydro generators
– Rotating generators for renewable/variable applications
– Motors

Scope

Within its technical field of activity, Study Committee A1 addresses topics throughout the asset management life-cycle phases; from conception, through research, development, design, production, deployment, operation, and end-of life. At all stages, technical, safety, economic, environmental and social aspects are addressed as well as interactions with, and integration into, the evolving power system and the environment. All aspects of performance, specification, testing and the application of testing techniques are within scope, with a specific focus on the impact of changing interactions and demands due to evolution of the power system. Life cycle assessment techniques, risk management techniques, education and training are also important aspects.

Within this framework additional specific areas of attention include:

Theory, principles and concepts, functionality, technological development, design, performance and application of materials, efficiency.
Manufacturing, quality assurance, application guidance, planning, routing and location, construction, erection, installation.
Reliability, availability, dependability, maintainability and maintenance, service, condition monitoring, diagnostics, restoration, repair, loading, upgrading, uprating.
Refurbishment, re-use/re-deployment, deterioration, dismantling, disposal.

Key contacts

Rob Stephen

Chairman

Nicolas W. Smit

Eskom

 

Private Bag X5012, Kriel, 2271
South Africa
Tel: +27 82 929 9506 / +27 13 6939182
e-mail: smitnw@eskom.co.za
Rob Stephen

Secretary

Peter Wiehe

Hydro Tasmania

GPO Box 464, Hobart, Tasmania 7001
Australia
Tel: +61 437 976 496
e-mail: peter.wiehe@entura.com.au
Rob Stephen

Webmaster

Oscar Martínez

Iberdrola

Tomás Redondo,1 28022 Madrid
Spain
Tel: +34 91 784 28 46
e-mail: oscar.martinez@iberdrola.es