Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing

This practical guide provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the testing and maintenance of electrical power systems equipment and apparatus found in utility, industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities;demonstrating when and how to perform the appropriate tests to ensure maximum operational reliability. Integrating basic principles, theory, and practice, Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing discusses routine (field) and preoperational (acceptance) testing and maintenance procedures for assessing equipment reliability and dependability shows how to inspect and test equipment and apparatus insulation integrity and other operating characteristics affecting performance evaluates and interprets results for each category of testing-assisting decision making on when to remove equipment from service before failure occurs elucidates equipment degradation mechanisms and their impact on reliability and efficiency by detailing failure modes and effects emphasizes the implementation of planned maintenance and testing programs-ensuring early detection of problems and prevention of expensive downtime by minimizing unplanned failures and more! Containing references, equations, and photographs - including numerous tables and test connection diagrams, this valuable resource is useful for electrical and electronics, industrial, transmission, distribution, power, and energy engineers and technicians; maintenance and operational personnel at electrical facilities; plant managers and electrical utility personnel; technical personnel from electrical consulting and construction firms, manufacturing companies, electrical trade associations, and electrical testing companies; and graduate-level students in these disciplines.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing
Chapter 2 : Direct Current Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment
Chapter 3 : Alternating Current Voltage Testing Methods (Power Factor/Dissipation Factor Tests)
Chapter 4 : Insulating Oil, Fluids, and Gases
Chapter 5 : Transformers
Chapter 6 : Cables and Accessories
Chapter 7 : Medium Voltage Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, and Protective Relays
Chapter 8 : Low-Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
Chapter 9 : Motors and Generators
Chapter 10 : Electrical Power System Grounding and Ground Resistance Measurements
Chapter 11 : Electrical Safety, Switching Practices, and Precautions

Appendix A : Forms and Reports
Appendix B : American Standard Device Function Numbers
Index