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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2000
Robert Fuller, Orlando, FL (US);
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A power generation system ( ) including an apparatus for attaching a generator stator core ( ) to a frame support ( ) and associated methods are provided. The system ( ) preferably includes a stator core frame support member ( ) and a generator stator core ( ) including a plurality of keybars ( ) positioned spaced-apart and extending along outer peripheral portions of the generator stator core ( ). The generator stator core ( ) is positioned to overlie the stator core frame support member ( ). The system ( ) further includes a core supporter ( ) connected to the stator core frame support member ( ) and positioned to contact the generator stator core ( ). The core supporter ( ) includes first ( ) and second ( ) core connectors ( ) for stabilizing the power generation system and relieving vibration and eliminating lateral movement of the generator stator core ( ) during operation. The method of stabilizing the power generation system ( ) during operation includes attaching first ( ) and second ( ) core supporters ( ) along a stator core frame support ( ) and positioning the generator stator core ( ) to overlie the stator core frame support ( ). The method also includes connecting the generator stator core ( ) to the first ( ) and second ( ) core supporters ( ) so that a connection is made between the generator stator core ( ) and the stator core frame support ( ).