An Introduction to Electric Power Generators for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power generators. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPICAL VOLTAGE RATINGS AND SYSTEMS, 2. GENERATORS, 3. GENERATOR LEADS AND SWITCHYARD, 4. SWITCHYARD.




An Introduction to Electrical Generators for Power Plants for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electrical generators for electric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPICAL VOLTAGE RATINGS AND SYSTEMS, 2. GENERATORS, 3. GENERATOR LEADS AND SWITCHYARD.




An Introduction to Electric Power Distribution for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power distribution. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXTERIOR ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, 2. ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, 3. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION, 4. PROTECTIVE SWITCHING DEVICES, 5. TRANSFORMER TESTING, 6. RELAYS AND CONTROLS, 7. MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 8. SODIUM HEXAFLUORIDE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 9. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PRINCIPLES.




An Introduction to Electric Generators Operation and Maintenance for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in operation and maintenance of electric generators. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERATOR CONFIGURATION, 2. DEVELOPING AN O&M PROGRAM, 3. OPERATIONS, 4. RELIABILITY MAINTENANCE-CENTERED PRACTICES, 5. TYPICAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.




An Introduction to Auxiliary Electric Power Systems for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in auxiliary electric power systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS, 3. PRIME MOVERS, 4. GENERATORS AND EXCITERS , 5. SWITCHGEAR, 6. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, 7. LUBRICATING OIL PURIFICATION.




An Introduction to Steam Electric Power Plants for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in steam electric power generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE, 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY, 4. COGENERATION CYCLES, 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS, 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT, 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT, 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS, 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS, 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES, 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS, 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Electric Power System Harmonics for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers interested in harmonics in electric power systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. HARMONICS DEFINED, 2. HARMONIC SOURCES, 3. HARMONIC TECHNICAL HISTORY, 4. RESONANCE, 5. ELECTRICAL LOADS, 6. NEUTRAL CURRENTS, 7. DERATING POWER EQUIPMENT, 8. GENERATOR CONTROL PROBLEMS, 9. UPS OUTPUT HARMONIC DISTORTION, 10. AC SYSTEM RESPONSE TO HARMONICS, 11. SOLUTION OF HARMONIC PROBLEMS, 12. MEASUREMENT OF NON-SINUSOIDAL CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES, 13. CONCLUSIONS.




An Introduction to Electric Power Distribution Equipment for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and construction managers interested in electric power distribution equipment. Here is what is discussed: 1. MAJOR APPARATUS, 2. TRANSFORMERS, 3. VOLTAGE REGULATORS, 4. SWITCHES, 5. CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 6. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT RECLOSERS, 7. POWER CAPACITORS, 8. DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION.




An Introduction to Diesel Electric Generating Plants for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of diesel electric power generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGNS FOR DIESEL-ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS, 2. SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS, EXCITATION, AND REGULATION, 3. ENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS, 4. GENERATOR CONTROLS AND PROTECTION.




An Introduction to Hospital Electrical Systems for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of electrical systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL, 3. ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE, 4. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, 5. LIGHTING, 6. LIGHTNING PROTECTION.