583-04 - Hydroelectric Generators
Learning objectives
- Examine the design characteristics of the penstock, scroll case, and suction tube
- Describe the wicket gate operations
- Characterize a number of turbine types and their uses
- Describe guide and thrust bearings
- Identify stators and generator supports
- Explain generator operations
Course overview
The Hydroelectric Generators training course identifies and describes operations of the hydroelectric power generator and the components of the lower unit. This online training course examines:
- Penstock, scroll case, pre-distributor, and suction tube
- Governor
- Wicket gates
- Guide and thrust bearings
- Turning head cover
- Turbines
- Generator and supports
- Generator operations
Hydroelectric Generators is part of the Hydraulic Power Plant Operations training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 50 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English