An Introduction to Overvoltage Protection and Grounding

An Introduction to Overvoltage Protection and Grounding PDF Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Book Description
Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, construction managers and system operators interested in electrical distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION 2. LIGHTNING-INDUCED VOLTAGE SURGES 3. SYSTEM OPERATING VOLTAGE DISTURBANCES 4. SURGE LIMITING PROTECTIVE DEVICE REQUIREMENTS 5. DEFINITION OF A SURGE ARRESTER 6. TYPES OF SURGE ARRESTERS 7. CLASSIFICATION OF SURGE ARRESTERS 8. MAINTENANCE OF SURGE ARRESTERS 9. SURGE SHIELDING DEVICES 10. SURGE CAPACITORS 11. SURGE PROTECTIVE GAPS 12. SURGE BYPASS RESISTORS 13. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GROUNDING 14. GROUNDING PROVISIONS 15. GROUNDING MAINTENANCE SAFETY 16. VISUAL INSPECTION OF GROUNDS 17. GALVANIC CORROSION OF GROUNDS 18. GROUND RESISTANCE TESTS 19. GROUND VALUE MEASUREMENTS 20. METHODS OF MEASURING GROUND RESISTANCES 21. METHOD OF REDUCING GROUND RESISTANCES