Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers and construction managers interested in electric generators for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed:1. GENERAL2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS3. GENERATOR NEUTRAL GROUNDING4. GENERATOR SURGE PROTECTION5. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS. 6. EXCITATION SYSTEMS7. GENERATOR STATOR8. ROTOR AND SHAFT9. BRAKES AND JACKS10. BEARINGS11. TEMPERATURE DEVICES12. FINAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS13. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.