Generator Users Group : BPHASEinc – Combined Cycle Journal

Generator Users Group : BPHASEinc

Monitoring the generator with a Fiber-Based thermal/strain monitoring system

Presentation Synopsis

Customers will learn about fiber optic core monitoring systems which can provide online analysis of core temperature and coil motion.

Key Takeaways for Users

Customers will learn about fiber optic core monitoring systems which can provide online analysis of core temperature and coil motion.

Presenter

Derek Hooper, Service Engineer Generator Specialist

Derek Hooper graduated in 1998 from Maine Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Marine Engineering.
From 1998-2001 he sailed with the Merchant Marines as a Marine Engineer. From 2001-2009 he
worked as a Service Engineer Generator Specialist for Siemens-Westinghouse, where he served as a
team lead for the Advanced Product Development Group. He developed processes for the WESTAC ,
Aeropac I, TLRI & THRI. These processes include partial discharge oxidation remediation, end-winding
vibration analysis & remediation and spark erosion detection & remediation. He also specializes in
brushless exciter inspection and repair.

Contacts

Derek Hooper
Owner
derek@bphaseinc.com
423-322-2986

Joe Hooper
VP
joe@bphaseinc.com
615-274-9404

Corey Rodgers
IT Director
corey@bphaseinc.com
814-360-7841

About BPHASE

BPHASE is a turbo-generator repair and consulting company, specializing in the development of fiber
optic core monitoring systems.

Products and Services

Fiber-based system for monitoring the generator core., as well as general consulting and repair services,
including modal vibration analysis.

Website

https://www.Bphaseinc.com

Address

P.O.BOX 490
WHITWELL, TN 37397
United States

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