Generators
Topics Include:
- Main Parts of a Generator
- Prime Mover
- Theory of Operation (DC Generators)
- Basic Operations of a DC Generator
- Commutation in a DC Generator
- Field Excitation
- Terminal Voltage
- DC Generator Ratings
- AC Generator Components
- Types of AC Generators
- Theory of Operation (AC Generators)
- AC Generator Theory
- Losses in an AC Generator
- Generator Ratings
- Grounding a Separately Derived AC Generator
- Paralleling AC Generators
- Three-Phase AC Generators
- AC Generator Connections
- Phase, Winding and Current, Voltage Relationship of a Three-Phase System
- Grounded Wye
- Need for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
- Standard Requirements
- Legally Required Emergency Systems Article 700
- Legally Required Standby Systems
- Establishing the Need for Backup Power
- UPS
- Classifying Emergency Power Loads
- Engine Generators
- Elevator Loads
- Data Processing and Communication Systems
- Emergency Power Systems
- On-Site Generation Systems
- Transfer Switches
- Short-Circuit Current
- Design Considerations