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1 online resource (319 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
A. Dedication -- B. About the author -- C. Foreword -- D. Foreword -- E. Preface -- F. Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction to capacitors -- History of capacitor development -- Basic principles -- Electric field -- Permittivity -- Capacitance -- Charging a capacitor -- Current in a capacitor -- Equivalent circuit of capacitor -- Dielectrics -- Dielectric materials -- Dielectric absorption -- General construction of a capacitor -- Codes for values of electronic capacitors -- Capacitor characteristics -- Capacitor performance requirements -- Applications in industry -- Definitions, ratings and service conditions -- 2. Properties of dielectrics -- Capacitor dielectrics -- Dielectric constant -- Equivalent series resistance (esr) -- Dissipation factor, loss factor, tan delta of capacitor -- Equivalent series inductance (esi) in capacitors -- Common dielectric materials -- 3. Polypropylene and polyester film -- Major plastic films in capacitors -- Polypropylene film -- Polyester films (pet) -- Choice of pp/pet for ac applications -- Corona discharge and partial discharge -- Comparison of pp and polyester film capacitors -- Polyphenylene sulphide (pps) -- 4. Metallized films -- Metallized films in capacitors -- Metallized electrode -- Self-healing -- Plain and heavy edge metallization -- Surface resistivity of metallized films -- Segmented films -- Wave-cut films -- Series metallized (multisection metallized) films -- Storage of metallized films -- Mlp capacitors -- Limitations of mpp films -- Metallized vs. Non-metallized capacitors -- Dry vs. Impregnated oil filled mpp capacitors -- 5. Types of capacitors -- Categories based on dielectrics -- Capacitor classification based on their usage -- Applications in the electrical industry -- 6. Power factor correction capacitors -- Power factor in supply systems -- Benefits of power factor correction -- Power factor correction -- Shunt capacitors -- Series reactors -- Series capacitors -- Construction of kvar capacitors -- Economic considerations of power factor correction -- 7. Switching of capacitors -- Capacitor switching -- Single bank switching transient -- Multiple capacitor bank switching -- Power quality concerns -- Utility capacitor bank switching -- Other adverse factors for switching -- Switchgear requirements for capacitor installation -- 8. Harmonics in power systems -- Harmonic distortion basics -- Origins of harmonic distortion -- Dg sets as harmonic source -- Harmonics due to electronic sources -- Problems caused by harmonics -- Harmonic content -- Harmonic overloading of capacitors -- The ieee 519-1991 standard -- Harmonic mitigation techniques -- Capacitor stress analysis -- 9. Power quality management -- Power factor -- a new definition -- Power factor instruments -- Apfc panels -- Power quality management systems -- Static var compensator (svc) -- Static synchronous compensator (statcom) -- Flexible ac transmission system (facts) -- 10. Electrolytic capacitors -- Nature of electrolytic capacitor -- Types of electrolytic capacitors -- Basics of electrolytic capacitors -- Aluminium electrolytic capacitors -- Tantalum electrolytic capacitors -- Polymer tantalum capacitor -- Niobium oxide capacitors -- 11. Ceramic capacitors -- Backgrounds -- Classes of ceramic dielectrics -- Values and tc codes -- 12. Mica capacitors -- Introduction -- Mica dielectric -- Types of mica dielectrics -- Construction of mica capacitors -- Colour codes for mica capacitors (tc codes) -- 13. Ultracapacitors: the future of energy storage -- Electrochemical capacitors -- Electrochemical double layer capacitors (edlc) -- Materials for ultracapacitors -- Symmetrical and asymmetrical capacitors -- Ultracapacitors vs. Batteries -- Applications -- Ultracapacitor measurement -- Ultracapacitor banks -- Life of ultracapacitors -- Pseudocapacitors -- Present technology status and future scenario -- 14. Auto ignition and cdi capacitors -- Auto ignition condenser -- Cdi: an introduction -- Cdi units and circuits |
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15. Electronic grade capacitors -- Introduction -- Non-inductive and inductive capacitors -- Film/foil and metallized film capacitors -- Plastic film capacitors -- Glass capacitors -- Vacuum capacitors -- Variable capacitors -- 16. Capacitors for rfi suppression -- Need for radio frequency interference suppression (rfi) -- Xy capacitors -- Failure mechanisms -- Application -- Design considerations -- Feedthrough capacitors -- Construction features -- Application notes and installation -- 17. Energy storage and pulse capacitors -- Energy storage applications -- Energy storage characteristics -- Weapons systems and space technology -- Use in explosives -- Pulse capacitors -- Metallized film energy storage capacitors -- 18. Application in electronic circuits -- Introduction -- Filter/rectifier capacitors -- Tuning capacitors -- Coupling/decoupling (blocking) -- Bypass capacitor -- Sample and hold -- Timing circuits -- Signal processing and switched capacitors -- Sensors -- Radio frequency interference (rfi) capacitors -- Noise filters and snubbers -- 19. Capacitors for power electronics -- Role of capacitors in power electronics -- Commutation capacitors -- Snubber capacitors -- Dc link capacitor -- Capacitor discharge welding -- Capacitor voltage transformer (cvt) -- 20. Manufacture of paper/plastic film capacitors -- Wound non-metallized electrostatic capacitors -- Metallized film capacitors -- Metallized electrode carrier (mkv) capacitors -- Wound metallized capacitor manufacturing process -- Testing of capacitors -- 21. Selection guide for capacitors -- Introduction -- Considerations for selecting a capacitor -- Special capacitors -- Packaging -- Capacitor ratings -- Design considerations -- Know your load -- Special data for kvar capacitors -- 22. Capacitor failures and their mitigation -- Failures due to manufacturing deficiencies -- Field failures/precautions in service -- Prevention of failures -- Protection against overload and failure at the end of useful service life -- A. Appendix a -- Some common dielectrics and their behaviour -- B. Appendix b -- Tests for capacitors as per indian standard specifications -- C. Appendix c -- Lighting capacitors -- D. Appendix d -- [1] guideline values for capacitor selection for motors -- [2] typical power factor of partially loaded motors -- [3] capacitor selection table for pfc of electrical motor -- E. Appendix e -- [1] guidelines : capacitor selection table for power factor correction of transformers -- [2] guidelines: capacitor selection table for power factor correction of welding transformers -- F. Appendix f -- [1] capacitor selection for improvement of power factor -- [2] nomogram for power factor correction -- Nomogram -- G. Appendix g -- H. Appendix h -- I. Appendix i -- Financial benefits of capacitor installation -- J. Appendix j -- Code markings on capacitors -- K. Appendix k -- L. References -- Articles -- Catalogues and company documents |
| Summary |
A state-of-the-art guide to capacitors and their applications, this practical resource provides a comprehensive overview of capacitor technology and its evolution to keep pace with the emerging electrical and electronics industry. Computers, mobile devices, power supplies, automobiles, and other systems are consuming unprecedented quantities of capacitors. This book discusses capacitor physics, raw materials, and the latest manufacturing processes and describes how to select appropriate products for specific applications. Testing methods to ensure optimum capacitor performance are also included in this cutting-edge reference |
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"Previously published as Capacitors: technology and trends by McGraw-Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, copyright 2013"--Title page verso |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-312) and index |
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Print version record |
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Capacitors.
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Variable capacitors.
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Electronic apparatus and appliances.
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Capacitors
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Electronic apparatus and appliances
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Variable capacitors
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Electronic book
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