Newnes Electrical Power Engineer's Handbook (eBook)

Cover 1
Contents 6
Acknowledgements 1
1. Introduction 20
2. Principles of electrical engineering 24
2.1 Nomenclature and units 1
2.2 Electromagnetic fields 1
2.3 Circuits 1
2.4 Energy and power 1
References 1
3. Materials for electrical engineering 48
3.1 Introduction 1
3.2 Magnetic materials 1
3.3 Insulating materials 1
3.4 Conducting materials 1
Acknowledgement 1
References 1
4. Measurements and instrumentation 82
4.1 Introduction 1
4.2 Pressure 1
4.3 Flow 1
4.4 Temperature 1
4.5 Position 1
4.6 Level 1
4.7 Weighing and force 1
4.8 Acceleration and speed 1
4.9 Current 1
4.10 HART and Fieldbus 1
4.11 Data acquisition 1
4.12 Installation notes 1
5. Generators 124
5.1 Introduction 1
5.2 Main generator types 1
5.3 Principles of operation 1
5.4 The Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) 1
5.5 Brushless excitation 1
5.6 Construction 1
5.7 Rating and specification 1
5.8 Testing 1
5.9 Standards 1
6. Transformers 154
6.1 Principles of operation 1
6.2 Main features of construction 1
6.3 Main classes of transformer 1
6.4 Rating principles 1
6.5 Test methods 1
6.6 Commissioning, maintenance and repair 1
6.7 Standards 1
7. Switchgear 188
7.1 Introduction 1
7.2 Principles of operation 1
7.3 Low-voltage switchgear 1
7.4 Medium-voltage (distribution) switchgear 1
7.5 High-voltage (transmission) switchgear 1
7.6 DC switchgear 1
References 1
8. Fuses and protection relays 238
8.1 Protection and co-ordination 1
8.2 Fuses 1
8.3 Protection relays 1
References 1
9. Wires and cables 266
9.1 Scope 1
9.2 Principles of power cable design 1
9.3 Main classes of cable 1
9.4 Parameters and test methods 1
9.5 Optical communication cables 1
9.6 Standards 1
References 1
10. Motors, motor control and drives 298
10.1 Introduction 1
10.2 The direct current (DC) motor 1
10.3 The cage induction motor 1
10.4 The slipring induction motor 1
10.5 The ac synchronous motor 1
10.6 The brushless servomotor 1
10.7 The reluctance motor 1
10.8 The switched reluctance motor 1
10.9 Mechanical and duty cycle considerations 1
10.10 Drive power circuits 1
10.11 Effects of semiconductor power converters 1
10.12 The commercial drive 1
10.13 Standards 1
References 1
11. Power electronic circuits and devices 332
11.1 Introduction 1
11.2 Diode converters 1
11.3 Active devices 1
11.4 Principles of switching circuits 1
11.5 High-frequency power supplies 1
11.6 Standards 1
References 1
12. Batteries and fuel cells 358
12.1 Introduction 1
12.2 Primary cells 1
12.3 Secondary cells based upon aqueous electrolytes 1
12.4 Secondary lithium ion cells 1
12.5 Fuel cells 1
12.6 Battery charging 1
12.7 Battery monitoring 1
12.8 Installation, testing and commissioning 1
12.9 Operation and maintenance 1
12.10 Standards 1
References 1
13. The power system 394
13.1 Introduction 1
13.2 Generation 1
13.3 Transmission 1
13.4 Distribution 1
13.5 De-regulation and privatization 1
13.6 Future trends 1
References 1
14. Power quality and electromagnetic compatibility 410
14.1 Power quality 1
14.2 Electromagnetic compatibility 1
14.3 Standards 1
References 1
15. Electricity and potentially explosive atmospheres 434
15.1 Introduction 1
15.2 EU directives 1
15.3 UK legislation 1
15.4 Area classification 1
15.5 Hazardous area equipment 1
15.6 Equipment selection 1
15.7 Equipment installation 1
15.8 Inspection and maintenance 1
References 1
16. Principles of electrical safety 456
16.1 Injuries from electricity 1
16.2 Precautions against electric shock and contact burn injuries 1
16.3 Precautions against arc and flashover burn injuries 1
16.4 Precautions against fire 1
16.5 Precautions against explosions 1
16.6 Preventive maintenance and safe systems of work 1
16.7 Standards 1
References 1
Index 1