AC power systems handbook. (2018)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- AC power systems handbook. (2018)
- Main Title:
- AC power systems handbook
- Further Information:
- Note: Jerry C. Whitaker.
- Authors:
- Whitaker, Jerry C
- Contents:
- AC POWER SYSTEMS; Introduction; AC Circuit Analysis; Elements of the AC Power System; Utility AC Power System Architecture; References; Bibliography; POWER-GENERATION SYSTEMS; Introduction; Fundamental Concepts; Power-Generating Systems; References; Bibliography; POWER FACTOR; Introduction; Fundamental Principles; PF Correction Techniques; References; Bibliography; POWER TRANSFORMERS; Introduction; Inductive Properties; Basic Principles of the Transformer; Transformer Failure Modes; References; Bibliography; CAPACITORS; Introduction; Basic Principles; Capacitor Failure Modes; References; Bibliography; SEMICONDUCTORS; Introduction; Semiconductor Failure Modes; MOSFET Devices; Thyristor Components; ESD Failure Modes; Semiconductor Development; Effects of Arcing; References; Bibliography; RECTIFIER AND FILTER CIRCUITS; Introduction; Power Rectifiers; Power Supply Filter Circuits; References; Bibliography; POWER ELECTRONICS; Introduction; Thyristor Devices; Power Transistors; References; Bibliography; ORIGINS OF AC LINE DISTURBANCES; Introduction; Naturally Occurring Disturbances; Equipment-Caused Transient Disturbances; References; Bibliography; POWER DISTURBANCE CHARACTERIZATION; Introduction; Standards of Measurement; Reliability Considerations; References; Bibliography; POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION METHODS; Introduction; The Key Tolerance Envelope; Assessing the Lightning Hazard; FIPS Publication 94; Protection Alternatives; References; Bibliography; MOTOR-GENERATOR SET;AC POWER SYSTEMS; Introduction; AC Circuit Analysis; Elements of the AC Power System; Utility AC Power System Architecture; References; Bibliography; POWER-GENERATION SYSTEMS; Introduction; Fundamental Concepts; Power-Generating Systems; References; Bibliography; POWER FACTOR; Introduction; Fundamental Principles; PF Correction Techniques; References; Bibliography; POWER TRANSFORMERS; Introduction; Inductive Properties; Basic Principles of the Transformer; Transformer Failure Modes; References; Bibliography; CAPACITORS; Introduction; Basic Principles; Capacitor Failure Modes; References; Bibliography; SEMICONDUCTORS; Introduction; Semiconductor Failure Modes; MOSFET Devices; Thyristor Components; ESD Failure Modes; Semiconductor Development; Effects of Arcing; References; Bibliography; RECTIFIER AND FILTER CIRCUITS; Introduction; Power Rectifiers; Power Supply Filter Circuits; References; Bibliography; POWER ELECTRONICS; Introduction; Thyristor Devices; Power Transistors; References; Bibliography; ORIGINS OF AC LINE DISTURBANCES; Introduction; Naturally Occurring Disturbances; Equipment-Caused Transient Disturbances; References; Bibliography; POWER DISTURBANCE CHARACTERIZATION; Introduction; Standards of Measurement; Reliability Considerations; References; Bibliography; POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION METHODS; Introduction; The Key Tolerance Envelope; Assessing the Lightning Hazard; FIPS Publication 94; Protection Alternatives; References; Bibliography; MOTOR-GENERATOR SET; Introduction; System Configuration; References; Bibliography; UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS; Introduction; UPS Configuration; References; Bibliography; POWER CONDITIONING DEVICES; Introduction; Ferroresonant Transformer; Isolation Transformer; Line Conditioner; References; Bibliography; TRANSIENT-SUPPRESSION DEVICES; Introduction; Filter Devices; Crowbar Devices; Voltage-Clamping Devices; Selecting Protection Components; References; Bibliography; FACILITY WIRING AND TRANSIENT PROTECTION; Introduction; Facility Wiring; Power-System Protection; References; Bibliography; CIRCUIT-LEVEL TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION; Introduction; Protecting Low-Voltage Supplies; Protecting High-Voltage Supplies; RF System Protection; Protecting Logic Circuits; Protecting Telco Lines; Inductive Load Switching; Bibliography; GROUNDING PRACTICES; Introduction; The Need for Grounding; Establishing an Earth Ground; References; Bibliography; GROUNDING TOWER ELEMENTS; Introduction; Ground-Wire Dressing; Facility Ground Interconnection; Grounding on Bare Rock; Transmission-System Grounding; References; FACILITY GROUND-SYSTEM DESIGN; Introduction; Bulkhead Grounding; AC System Grounding Practices; Grounding Equipment Racks; Grounding Signal Cables; Patch-Bay Grounding; Cable Routing; References; Bibliography; STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS; Introduction; Standby Power Options; References; Bibliography; DESIGNING FOR FAULT-TOLERANCE; Introduction; Critical System Bus; Plant Maintenance; References; Bibliography; THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY; Introduction; Energy Usage; Peak Demand; Load Factor; Power Factor; References; Bibliography; SAFETY AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS; Introduction; Electric Shock; Polychlorinated Biphenyls; OSHA Safety Requirements; References; Bibliography; REFERENCE DATA AND TABLES; Standard Electrical Units; Reference Tables; UNITS CONVERSION TABLE; Quantity Conversion; INDEX … (more)
- Edition:
- Third edition
- Publisher Details:
- Boca Raton : CRC Press
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
- Subjects:
- 621.31913
Electric power distribution -- Alternating current
Electric power systems -- Protection - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781351837910
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781420005813
9781351829229
9781315222028 - Notes:
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