A reference manual for engineering, maintenance, and training personnel, this book explains the causes of equipment deterioration and what you can do to reduce it. It shows you how to identify the signs of aging and outlines techniques for protecting transmission and distribution equipment from deterioration and damage. Combining research and engineering material with maintenance recommendations given in layperson's terms, this is a useful reference for readers from a range of backgrounds. It offers practical guidance on slowing down the aging of electrical systems, improving their performance, and extending their life.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Plating of Electrical Equipment. Detrimental Processes and Aging of Plating. Electrical Equipment in a Corrosive Environment. Lubrication of Distribution Electrical Equipment. Insulation, Coatings, and Adhesives in Transmission and Distribution Electrical Equipment. Electrical Equipment Life Expectancy, Aging, and Failures. Physical Conditions of Electrical Equipment: Testing, Monitoring, and Diagnostics. Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Life Extension Techniques. Index.