Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing, 2nd Edition

The second edition of a bestseller, this definitive text covers all aspects of testing and maintenance of the equipment found in electrical power systems serving industrial, commercial, utility substations, and generating plants. It addresses practical aspects of routing testing and maintenance and presents both the methodologies and engineering basics needed to carry out these tasks. It is an essential reference for engineers and technicians responsible for the operation, maintenance, and testing of power system equipment. Comprehensive coverage includes dielectric theory, dissolved gas analysis, cable fault locating, ground resistance measurements, and power factor, dissipation factor, DC, breaker, and relay testing methods.

Series Introduction
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 : Maintenance Strategies,Dieelecgtric Theory
Chapter 2 : Direct-Current Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment
Chapter 3 : Power Factor and Dissipation Factor Testing Methods
Chapter 4 : Insulating Oils,Fluids and Gases
Chapter 5 : Transformers
Chapter 6 : Cables and Accessories
Chapter 7 : Medium Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
Chapter 8 : Low-Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
Chapter 9 : Testing and Commissioning of Protective Relays and Instrument Transformers
Chapter 10 : Motors and Generators
Chapter 11 : Electrical Power System Grounding and Ground Resistance Measurements
Chapter 12 : Power Quality, Harmonics and Predictive Maintenance
Chapter 12 : Electrical Safety,Arc-Flash Hazard Swithcing Practices and Precautions
Appendix
Bibliography

Index