The requirements in this standard apply to 60 Hz open-ventilated air-cooled cylindrical rotor synchronous generators rated 10,000 kVA and above. All requirements and definitions, except as specifically covered in this standard, shall be in accordance with ANSI C50.10-1977 and C50.13-1977.
The requirements in this standard apply to all 50 Hz and 60 Hz, two-pole and four-pole, cylindrical-rotor synchronous generators driven by steam turbines and/or by combustion gas turbines. The drive may be direct or through a gearbox or other device that permits different speeds for the turbine and the generator. The generators covered by this standard are to have rated outputs of 10 MVA and above. Cylindrical-rotor, two-pole and four-pole generators below this rating are generally covered by NEMA MG 1.