Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the movability of a valve plug. The invention provides for movement of the valve plug from a first to a second position, from the second to a third position in an opposite direction, and again in the first direction to the first position. Indicators are provided to ascertain if such movements have occurred. Alarm signals are generated if any of the movements do not occur. The magnitude of the motions of the plug is normally small relative to the full valve stroke. Size of stroke and time at each position are chosen to minimize any disturbance to the power system.

Abstract: A system supplying oil to the seal plates of a generator. Seal oil is provided by a primary pump and a secondary pump which acts as a backup for the primary pump. Under normal operating conditions a portion of the seal oil supplied by either pump is diverted through a bypass line so that only a predetermined amount of oil actually flows to the seal plates. When the flow rate through the bypass line falls below a specific amount, the secondary pump is activated. If, at any time, the oil pressure supplied to the seal plates falls below a predetermined amount, then a hydraulic accumulator maintains the necessary pressure and flow rate for a relatively short period of time required to bring the backup pump to its proper pressure and flow rate.