(Ebook) AC power systems handbook by Jerry C. Whitaker ISBN 9780849340345, 0849340349

(Ebook) AC power systems handbook by Jerry C. Whitaker ISBN 9780849340345, 0849340349

A comprehensive, practical guide to the key elements of AC power for commercial and industrial systems. It shows a picture of the sources of disturbances, the tradeoffs involved for different options, and the advantages and limitations of various approaches. It offers guidance on designing and installing a safe and efficient power system. Content: Front Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1. AC Power Systems; Chapter 2. Power-Generation Systems; Chapter 3. Power Factor; Chapter 4. Power Transformers; Chapter 5. Capacitors; Chapter 6. Semiconductors; Chapter 7. Rectifier and Filter Circuits; Chapter 8. Power Electronics; Chapter 9. Origins of AC Line Disturbances; Chapter 10. Power Disturbance Charaterization; Chapter 11. Power System Protection Methods; Chapter 12. Motor-Generator Set; Chapter 13. Uninterruptible Power Systems; Chapter 14. Power Conditioning Devices; Chapter 15. Transient-Suppression Devices. Chapter 16. Facility Wiring and Transient ProtectionChapter 17. Circuit-Level Transient Suppression; Chapter 18. Grounding Practices; Chapter 19. Grounding Tower Elements; Chapter 20. Facility Ground-System Design; Chapter 21. Standby Power Systems; Chapter 22. Designing for Fault-Tolerance; Chapter 23. The Efficient Use of Energy; Chapter 24. Safety and Protection Systems; Chapter 25. Reference Data and Tables; Chapter 26. Abstract: A comprehensive, practical guide to the key elements of AC power for commercial and industrial systems. It shows a picture of the sources of disturbances, the tradeoffs involved for different options, and the advantages and limitations of various approaches. It offers guidance on designing and installing a safe and efficient power system