ABSTRACT
Motors and generators must be installed, operated, and maintained correctly. Motors and generator are referred to as rotating machines or rotating apparatus. The rotating apparatus ranges from very small to very large machines. Consequently, the attention and care provided in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance varies for different units. Many precautions must be taken, especially for large rotating apparatus, to avoid damage because most of this equipment is expensive and hard to replace. The scheduled maintenance, overhauls, or repair of large rotating apparatus may require partial or extensive disassembly. Therefore, maintenance personnel assigned to perform the work should be familiar and knowledgeable with all aspects of the apparatus. This chapter discusses the selection, application, mechanics, maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of motors and generators.
