Polskie osiągnięcia badawcze nad naciągami magnetycznymi w maszynach elektrycznych

This article presents the role of rotor retaining rings in the generator operation, together with the danger resulting from incorrect activities. It emphasizes the importance of retaining rings technical condition periodic inspections using non-destructive methods. Operating processes of retaining rings are related to changes of magnetic and electric parameters of austenitic steels they were made from. Preliminary laboratory studies confirm the significance of these issues. Magnetic and electric diagnostic measurements are an alternative or supplement for the commonly used ultrasonic and penetrant tests [1-9]. Results of magnetic permeability and electrical conductivity measurements carried out on samples taken from both utilized and new retaining rings confirm the ability to evaluate the retaining rings wear.