Synopses & Reviews
This updated and expanded second edition of the only complete handbook on this subject focuses on the design, maintenance, and operation of an alternating current power supply. New topics include the increasingly critical area of proper utilization, miniaturization, and packaging of the power supply and a new chapter on power-system circuits. This one-stop reference also contains expanded coverage of power-system components and an appendix with key data tables. Every chapter has been updated. Concepts covered in the text are illustrated with practical examples.
-- Provides a complete reference on the design, maintenance, and operation of an alternating current power supply.
-- Contains updated information on newly important areas, such as the proper utilization, miniaturization, and packaging of the power-system circuits
-- Includes practical examples to illustrate concepts in the text
Synopsis
Transient disturbances are what headaches are made of. Whatever you call them-spikes, surges, or power bumps-they can take your equipment down and leave you with a complicated and expensive repair job. Protection against transient disturbances is a science that demands attention to detail. This book explains how the power distribution system works, what can go wrong with it, and how to protect your facility against abnormalities. System grounding and shielding are covered in detail. Each major method of transient protection is analyzed and its relative merits discussed. The book provides a complete look at the critical elements of the AC power system.