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Uninterruptible power supplies and standby power systems /

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).

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: King, Alexander C. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Knight, William (William R.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2003]
Edición:First edition.
Colección:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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. 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. 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.