| Description |
1 online resource (x, 262 pages) : illustrations |
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McGraw-Hill professional engineering |
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McGraw-Hill professional engineering.
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| Contents |
Standby and Power Generating Sets -- Introduction -- The Generating Set and Its Supporting Systems -- The Power Rating Classification of Diesel Engine Driven Generating Sets -- The Power Unit -- Alternating Current Generators -- Voltage Regulators -- Speed Governors -- Voltage and Frequency Performance Classes for Diesel Engine-Driven Sets -- Starting Mechanisms -- Fuel Systems -- Engine Cooling Systems -- Engine Room Ventilation -- Exhaust Systems -- Control Systems -- Remote Control and Monitoring -- Location of Equipment -- Bibliography -- Interconnecting the Standby and Normal Supplies -- Introduction -- Separating the Essential and Nonessential Loads -- Use of Multiple Generating Sets -- Interconnections with the Normal Supply -- The Generator Voltage -- The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 -- Engineering Recommendation G.59/ -- Earthing the Neutral of the Standby Supply -- Neutral Connections for Single Sets Not Intended to Run in Parallel with the Normal Supply |
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Neutral Connections for Multiple Sets Not Intended to Run with the Normal Supply -- Paralleling the Standby and Normal Supplies -- Overcurrent Protection of the Standby Supply -- Switchgear -- Bibliography -- Additional Information Relating to the Standby Supply Installation -- Introduction -- Sizing the Engine and Generator -- Reliability and Redundancy -- Routine Test Runs -- Kilowatts, Kilovars, and the Harmonic Components of the Load Current -- Characteristics of Particular Loads -- Vibration -- Noise -- Safe Working Procedures -- Bibliography -- Harmonic Distortion of the Supply -- Acknowledgment -- Nonlinear Loads and Current Distortion -- Harmonics Generated by Bridge Rectifiers -- The Effect of a Bridge Rectifier on a Supply System -- The Effect of Bridge Rectifier Loads on Local Generators -- Reduction of Distortion Due to Rectifier Loads -- Switched Mode Power Supplies -- Bibliography -- Static Uninterruptible Power Supplies -- Definition -- Background -- Basic Design |
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Subassemblies -- Rectifiers -- Harmonics and Effect on Design -- Inverters -- Types of Loads -- Typical Specification -- Static Switches -- Designs Now Available -- Monitoring -- Bibliography -- Rotary UPS Systems -- Definitions -- Background -- Rotating Transformer Systems -- Generator/Clutch/Machine -- Acknowledgments -- Batteries -- Introduction -- Types of Cell -- Lead Acid -- Nickel-Cadmium Cells -- Comparison of Various Types of Cells -- Future Trends -- Bibliography -- Kinetic Energy as an Alternative Power Source -- Introduction -- Circuit Developments -- Flywheel Type En Vacuo -- Flywheel Type in Helium -- Notes on Systems Installation -- Some System Failures: The Light of Experience! -- Introduction -- Lack of Ventilation -- A Bypassed Radiator -- Lack of Fuel -- Changeover of Supplies Without a Break -- Restoration of Supply to an Inertially Loaded Drive -- Low Transformer Oil Level Due to Low Ambient Temperature -- Inadequate Protection Against Driving Rain -- Unconventional Use of a Harmonic Filter -- An Unstable Power Supply -- An Overenthusiastic Charging Regime -- Loose Intercell Connections on a UPS Battery -- An Unsuccessful Attempt at Cost Reduction -- Empty Sumps -- Lack of Cooling Air -- An Inadequate Supporting Structure -- Index |
| Summary |
This is an engineering tutorial designed to teach basic UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) design and operation, and covers rotary UPS systems and battery selection. (Midwest) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Emergency power supply.
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Uninterruptible power supply.
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emergency power supply.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical.
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Emergency power supply
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Uninterruptible power supply
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Knight, William (William R.)
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| ISBN |
0071501002 |
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9780071501002 |
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9780071449915 |
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0071449914 |
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