Inspection of large synchronous machines : checklists failure identification and troubleshooting List of Illustrations. Preface. Acknowledgements. PREPARATION. Site Preparation. Inspection Tools. Inspection Forms. INSPECTION. Description of Stator Items (Form 4). Description of Rotor Items (Form 5). Description of Excitation Items (Form 7). Description of Generator Auxiliaries. Standard Electrical and Mechanical Tests. Appendix: Principles of Operation of Synchronous Machines. Index Gain an understanding of the inspection of large synchronous machines generators condensers and motors! This text describes each component of the machine operational functions typical design features and tell tale signs that indicate each mode of failure. Compact with photos graphs commonly used inspection forms along with extensive references for each topic INSPECTION OF LARGE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES is an excellent tool for operators inspectors and student engineers. Sponsored by IEEE Power Engineering Society