Analysis and Design of Low-Voltage Power Systems : An Engineer's Field Guide

Description:

Illustrated by way of more than 50 practical examples, this book provides comprehensive information on planning and calculating functionally sound and secure low voltage systems. Numerous tables, diagrams, calculation and planning checklists, as well as a compilation of frequently used standard values allow fast access to important planning data. The accompanying CD-ROM contains various tried and tested software programs, considerably simplifying the project planning process.

Table of Contents:

Foreword.

Symbols.

Abbreviations.

1. Introduction.

2. Planning and Project Management.

3. Electrical Systems.

4. Transformers.

5. Asynchronous Motors (ASM).

6. Emergency Generators.

7. Equipment for Overcurrent Protection.

8. Selectivity and Backup Protection.

9. Switchgear Combinations.

10. Protection Against Electric Shock.

11. Current Carrying Capacity of Conductors and Cables.

12. Calculation of Short Circuit Currents in Three-phase Networks.

13. Voltage Drop Calculations.

14. Lighting Systems

15. Compensation for Reactive Power.

16. Lightning Protection Systems.

17. Using the CD-ROM.

Bibliography.

Index.