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Author Joshi, Hemant, author

Title Residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems. Vol. 1 : equipment & selection / by Hemant Joshi
Published New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education LLC., ©2008

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Dedication -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Part 1: High-voltage Equipment -- 1 Standard Parameters -- 2 High-voltage Switching Devices -- 3 High-voltage Instrument Transformers -- 4 Insulators, Clamps and Connectors -- 5 High-voltage Switchboards -- 6 Transformers -- 2 Part 2: Low-voltage Equipment -- 7 Low-voltage Switchboards -- 8 Low-voltage Switchboard Components -- 9 Tap-off Boxes, Distribution Boards and Pillars -- 10 Control Panels -- 11 Indicating Meters -- 3 Part 3: Conductors -- 12 Cables -- 13 Bus Ducts -- 4 Part 4: Motors and Controls -- 14 Three-phase Induction Motors -- 15 Induction Motor Starting and Control -- 16 Variable Speed AC Drives -- 17 Distribution System Automation -- 5 Part 5: Standby Supplies -- 18 Batteries and Chargers -- 19 Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Power Conditioners -- 20 Standby Diesel Generators -- 6 Part 6: Other Equipment -- 21 Shunt Capacitors -- 22 Illumination -- 23 Emergency Lighting -- 24 Power Outlets and Switches
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes Cover image and table of contents, viewed on January 20, 2015
Subject Electric power systems -- Design and construction
Electrical engineering.
High voltages.
electrical engineering.
Electric power systems -- Design and construction.
Electrical engineering.
High voltages.
Form Electronic book