BS EN IEC 63132-2:2020

What is BS EN IEC 63132‑2 about? 

BS EN IEC 63132‑2 is an international standard that gives suitable procedures and tolerances for the installation of hydroelectric vertical generators.  

BS EN IEC 63132‑2 applies to vertical generators, that present a typical assembly and many possible ways to assemble a unit. The size of the machines, design of the machines, the layout of the powerhouse, and delivery schedule of the components are some of the elements that could result in additional steps, the elimination of some steps, and/or assembly sequences. 

NOTE 1: BS EN IEC 63132‑2 excludes matters of purely commercial interest, except those inextricably bound up with the conduct of installation. 

NOTE 2: Brushless excitation system is not included in BS EN IEC 63132‑2.  

Who is BS EN IEC 63132‑2 for? 

BS EN IEC 63132‑2 on vertical generators is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of hydroelectric vertical generators  
• Dealers and importers of hydroelectric vertical generators 
• Testing houses/ service providers for hydroelectric vertical generators   
• Developers and designers of hydroelectric vertical generators 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 63132‑2? 

Hydroelectric power is a huge source of renewable electrical energy worldwide. A turbine converts the kinetic energy of falling water into mechanical energy. After that, a generator converts the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy. 

BS EN IEC 63132‑2 gives you step-by-step guidelines for installation of vertical generators, right from generator foundation check to commissioning including procedures like lower bracket installation, rotor assembly, stator installation, unit alignment, etc., for installation of vertical generators in the hydroelectric power plant.  

BS EN IEC 63132‑2 helps you in understanding the terms, definitions as well as help you with the preparation for the installation of vertical generators. It also showcases the installation flowchart, which is based on a vertical generator having its thrust bearing under the rotor. If the generator has the thrust bearing above the rotor or is supported by the headcover, some corrections to the flowchart will be necessary.  

Thus, users of BS EN IEC 63132‑2, can get detailed information about suitable procedures and tolerances for the installation of hydroelectric vertical generators, that helps them to examine and test the aspects, according to the global standards, to ensure safety while installation of hydroelectric machines like turbines and generators.