ABB is a leading supplier of synchronous

turbine-driven generators to power utili-

ties, paper mills, sugar plants, oil and gas
installations, and many other sectors.
We have been manufacturing generators
for more than 120 years and have exten-
sive application experience with tens of
thousands of installations all over the
world. ABB offers reliable and efficient
power generation with worldwide
support.
Technical note
Synchronous generators for steam and gas turbines
Pre-engineered generators - Foundation details
Scope of supply
ABB can supply a full set of foundation details for pre-
engineered generators. This technical note describes ABBs
recommendations for different kinds of foundations, such as
steel skids and concrete foundations. ABB offers different kits
adapted to the type of installation:
1. Mounting kit for steel foundations:
This kit contains mounting details for use with steel foun-
dations.
2. Short sole plates:
Includes four short sole plates (two on each side) for
generators mounted on concrete foundations. See table
below for details.
Foundation kit options
Please note that ABB only supplies a mounting shim pack as standard. For pre-engineered generators the following kits are
available as options:
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2 Short sole plates (4 pcs) x x x x x x x*) x*) x **) **)
*) In English and language of installation country according to CE. **) Options
Grouting
Grouting should be done with a smooth, shrink-free grouting
mix that is suitable for the application. It is very important that
no air pockets are formed under the sole plates, as this can
lead to disturbances in operation, such as vibration problems.
After the grout has cured, the anchor bolts are tightened to
the torque shown on the foundation drawing to achieve pre-
tensioning.

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Pre-drilled
dowel
pin hole
Holding down
bolt
Horizontal jacking bolts
Vertical jacking bolt
Anchoring bolt
Selection of alignment and grouting method
ABB recommends the following two procedures:
Separate grouting of sole plates:
The sole plates are aligned separately and should be locked in
postion before grouting.
Grouting with pre-mounted sole plates:
The sole plates are mounted on the generator and aligned in
position together with it.
Advantage (+) Disadvantage (-)
Can be done before the generator
arrives.
Requires extreme care to ensure that the
sole plates are in the correct horizontal
and vertical positions.
Less weight to support when aligning the
sole plate.
High risk of misalignment of the sole
plates.
Advantage (+) Disadvantage (-)
The sole plates are kept in position by
the generator.
Entire weight of generator needs to be
supported during alignment of the sole
plates.
Allows for alignment of shaft string
before grouting.
Cannot be done before the generator
arrives.
ABB has considerable experience in supplying synchronous motors and generators for
industrial plants. The foundations are an important part of the installation and help to
ensure that operation is as safe and vibration free as possible.
For more information please visit:
www.abb.com/motors&generators
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Fine alignment
Fine alignment is done according to the operation and
maintenance manual after the grouting mix has cured. The
generator can be adjusted horizontally and its height adjusted
with shims.
Short sole plates have horizontal positioning jacking bolts as
standard. If the generator is equipped with vertical jacking
bolts these are used to lift it during alignment (shimming),
otherwise low lifting jacks are required.
Foundation design
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the foundation is
dimensioned correctly. Factors to be taken into consideration
include local conditions, prevailing forces, routing of pipes and
cables, and the need to ensure that service and maintenance
can be performed.