Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems : Volume 1 - Equipment and Selection

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.

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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
 

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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

Index