Abstract: The magnetic circuit of a generator in a hydro-generator plant is arranged to directly supply a high supply voltage of 20-800 kV, preferably higher than 36 kV. The generator is provided with solid insulation and its winding includes a cable (6) comprising one or more current-carrying conductors (31) with a number of strands (36) surrounded by at least one outer and one inner semiconducting layer (34, 32) and intermediate insulating layers (33). The outer semiconducting layer (34) is at earth potential. The stator winding may be produced with full or fractional slot winding, the phases of the winding being Y-connected. The Y-point may be insulated and protected from over-voltage by means of surge arresters, or else the Y-point may be earthed via a suppression filter. The invention also relates to a hydro-generator plant, a generator included in the plant and a procedure for building such a plant.

Abstract: An anode, process for anodizing, an anodized wire and electric device having an anodized wire for use in high-voltage electric machines. A predetermined length of metallic conductor wire is wound around a holder, where respective windings are separated from one another with guide cams and guide slots. The metallic conductor wire and holder are then disposed in an electrolyte, where both ends of the metallic conductor wire are connected to a positive pole on a current source so as to implement the anodization operation. An oxide layer is formed as a result of the anodizing operation on a metallic portion of the metallic conductor wire. Properties of the oxide layer are such that the electrical insulation properties and adherence of the oxide layer to the wire are suitable for use in windings of electric machines for high-voltage applications.