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Conference Article: Generator technology for HTGR power plants

Lomba, D.; Thiot, D. (GEC Alsthom Power Generation, Belfort (France))

Abstract

Approximately 15% of the worlds installed capacity in electric energy production is from generators developed and manufactured by GEC Alsthom. GEC Alsthom is now working on the application of generators for HTGR power conversion systems. The main generator characteristics induced by the different HTGR power conversion technology include helium immersion, high helium pressure, brushless excitation system, magnetic bearings, vertical lineshaft, high reliability and long periods between maintenance.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Technical committee meeting on high temperature gas cooled reactor technology development. Johannesburg (South Africa). 13-15 Nov 1996.
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--988, pp:265-278