Title: Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems : Volume 1 - Equipment and Selection Author: Hemant Joshi ISBN: 0070620962 / 9780070620964 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 515 Publisher: TMH Year: 2008 Availability: Out of Stock
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Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems is a comprehensive coverage on every aspect of design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This book would serve as a ready reference for electrical engineers as well as bridge the gap between theory and practice, for students and academicians, alike.
Volume 1 : Equipment and Selection provides its readers a detailed description of various equipment typically used in electrical distribution system. Along with the working principle and procurement methods, the book discusses selection criteria of different electrical equipment. Containing over 100 illustrations, graphs and tables, this single-source reference includes :
* Principles, functions and limitations of various equipment
* Standard ratings available
* Different standby supplies available
* System improvement and Illumination methods
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I : High-Voltage Equipment Chapter 1 : Standard Parameters Chapter 2 : High-voltage Switching Devices Chapter 3 : High-voltage Instrument Transformers Chapter 4 : Insulators, Clamps and Connectors Chapter 5 : High-voltage Switchboards Chapter 6 : Transformers
Part II : Low-Voltage Equipment Chapter 7 : Low-voltage Switchboards Chapter 8 : Low-voltage Switchboard Components Chapter 9 : Tap-off Boxes, Distribution Boards and Pillars Chapter 10 : Control Panels Chapter 11 : Indicating Meters
Part III : Conductors Chapter 12 : Cables Chapter 13 : Bus Ducts
Part IV : Motors and Controls Chapter 14 : Three-phase Induction Motors Chapter 15 : Induction Motor Starting and Control Chapter 16 : Variable Speed AC Drives Chapter 17 : Distribution System Automation
Part V : Standby Supplies Chapter 18 : Batteries and Charges Chapter 19 : Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Power Conditioners Chapter 20 : Standby Diesel Generators
Part VI : Other Equipment Chapter 21 : Shunt Capacitors Chapter 22 : Illumination Chapter 23 : Emergency Lighting Chapter 24 : Power Outlets and Switches