Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems: Equipment and Selection- Vol.1 (Hardcover)

Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems is a comprehensive coverage on every aspect of design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This book would serve as a ready reference for electrical engineers as well as bridge the gap between theory and practice, for students and academicians, alike.

Volume 1: Equipment and Selection provides its readers a detailed description of various equipment typically used in electrical distribution system. Along with the working principle and procurement methods, the book discusses selection criteria of different electrical equipment. Containing over 100 illustrations, graphs and tables, this single-source reference includes:
* Principles, functions and limitations of various equipment
* Standard ratings available
* Different standby supplies available
* System improvement and Illumination methods

Salient Features
Volume 1: Equipment and Selection provides its readers a detailed description of various equipment typically used in electrical distribution system. Along with the working principle and procurement methods, the book discusses selection criteria of different electrical equipment. Containing over 100 illustrations, graphs and tables, this single-source reference includes:
Principles, functions and limitations of various equipment
* Standard ratings available
* Different standby supplies available
* System improvement and Illumination methods

Table of Contents
Part I: High-Voltage Equipment
1. Standard Parameters
2. High-voltage Switching Devices
3. High-voltage Instrument Transformers
4. Insulators, Clamps and Connectors
5. High-voltage Switchboards
6. Transformers

Part II: Low-Voltage Equipment
7. Low-voltage Switchboards
8. Low-voltage Switchboard Components
9. Tap-off Boxes, Distribution Boards and Pillars
10. Control Panels
11. Indicating Meters

Part III: Conductors
12. Cables
13. Bus Ducts

Part IV: Motors and Controls
14. Three-phase Induction Motors
15. Induction Motor Starting and Control
16. Variable Speed AC Drives
17. Distribution System Automation

Part V: Standby Supplies
18. Batteries and Charges
19. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Power Conditioners
20. Standby Diesel Generators

Part VI: Other Equipment
21. Shunt Capacitors
22. Illumination
23. Emergency Lighting
24. Power Outlets and Switches