Fan blade generator set

Do generator rotor fan vanes & blower blades fail?

The potential failure of generator rotor fan vanes and blower blades has been identified as an area for detailed risk assessment in the electric power generation industry. Liberation of fan component has caused catastrophic damage to both the rotor and stator components on a number of units.

What are the different types of axial fan blades?

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Do generator rotor fans/blowers have high stress?

Generator rotor fans/blowers are subject to both high steady and fatigue stresses during operation. The fan/blower blade itself is highly stressed. The highest stresses in an axial blower are developed in the base of the blade or in the blade root attachment to the blower hub.

What happens if a fan blade is bent?

Do not straighten a bent fan blade or continue to use a damaged fan. A bend or damaged fan blade can fail during operation and cause personal injury or property damage. The cooling system must be filled properly to prevent air locks. If air exists in cooling system, pump will experience cavitation causing premature pump wear and engine damage.

How do radiator fans work?

For example, the radiators can sit on the roof of a building, while the engines are located in the basement. In this case the radiator fans can be driven by electric motors, and the hot engine coolant can be pumped through pipes to the rooftop remote radiators.

Does a 39 Deluxe have a fan on the generator?

As 1pickup mentioned, a 39 std has the fan on the generator. A 39 Deluxe would have had the fan mounted to the end of the crank. What I have is a 59AB with an alternator installed. The fan would hit the hoses if it were adapted to the alt. It would hit the sheet metal below the rad if it were mounted on the crank.