Practical Power Distribution for Industry

The book provides technical know-how not covered by most universities and colleges in a subject that is central to the roles of many electrical engineers in industry, focusing on switchgear, power cables, power factor correction, and network studies. Readers of this book will discover how to... * Correctly implement the right type of switchgear for the appropriate application * Economically select and install the best-suited power cable for a specific application * Evaluate the need for power factor correction, and successfully implement correction strategies * Implement successful maintenance strategies and procedures * Effectively use computer simulation techniques to solve problem areas in your power network * Understand practical power distribution fundamentals * Determine short-circuit ratings quickly and effectively * Assess the influence of fault levels on switchgear ratings * Select the correct type of switchgear for the right application * Evaluate the advantages of modern state-of-the-art switchgear protection, including preventative maintenance information * Recognize the different applications for various cable insulation types * Know when and how to use single core cables versus three core cables * Specify correct power cable installation methods * Correctly utilize and protect power transformers * Assess and specify correct grounding throughout your electrical network * Determine the need for Power Factor Correction (PFC) for your environment * Assess the economic justification for installing PFC equipment * Correctly specify PFC equipment and be aware of practical consequences * Confidently use computer simulation software to solve and predict power network problemsDe Kock, Jan is the author of 'Practical Power Distribution for Industry', published 2004 under ISBN 9780750663960 and ISBN 0750663960.