Topic:"System Reliability" in M12508

TESTING NorthPoint Job Number 57638 Customer PO: 5010070 NorthPoint Technical Services Moncton, NB Ph:506-857-8458 Fax: 506-858-9483 POLE 3 WITH LARGE CRACK IN OUTER WASHER, THIS CAN AOLLOW MOVEMENT OF THE COIL DURING OPERATION. COULD POSS...

AI summary The document highlights potential structural and electrical issues with several poles, including cracks in washers and collars, potential stress on connections, and signs of copper fatigue indicated by high DC drop. These issues could affect the stability and safety of the electrical system during operation.

PARTIAL REPAIR: BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE ON SITE INSPECTION AND THE ELECTRICAL TESTING OF THE ROTOR BY BOTH NORTHPOINT AND NSPI THERE ARE 25 POLES THAT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE UNIT AND SENT IN FOR REPAIR. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE...

AI summary The document discusses the need to repair 25 poles based on inspection and testing findings, noting that repairing only these may not prevent future issues with remaining poles. It also mentions that some poles may require complete refurbishment if they have shorted turns within the coil, with associated costs.

NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Including all poles in the current scope also brings the unit price per pole down, reducing 2 the overall cost impact per pole. 3 4 (b) The statement in Attachment 1 of the application about a...

AI summary NSPI outlines the rationale for including all poles in the current scope, citing reduced unit prices and systemic degradation of infrastructure. It highlights risks of not addressing remaining poles, including operational reliability issues, escalating maintenance costs, and safety hazards.