The Testing of Alternating Current Machines, Vol. 1: In Laboratories and Test-Rooms; A Practical Work for Students and Engineers; General Tests; Transformers; Alternators (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A practical laboratory reference for testing alternating current machines, with clear, step‑by‑step methods and real‑world results.
Improve accuracy in transformers and alternators with proven procedures and careful reporting.
This edition, a practical work for students and engineers, guides you through general tests for transformers and alternators. It provides structured instructions on instruments, connections, measurements, and recording results, all aimed at reliable laboratory work.
Contents cover general remarks, resistance measurements, power factors, phasemeters, oscillographs, iron testing, and detailed experiments for transformers and alternators. The book emphasizes systematic preparation, accurate readings, and careful analysis to determine losses and efficiencies.
- How to plan and diagram test circuits before starting experiments
- Techniques for accurate data collection, including simultaneous readings and temperature considerations
- Methods to measure iron, copper, and miscellaneous losses, and to compute efficiency
- Practical experiments on transformers and alternators with step‑by‑step procedures
Ideal for students, technicians, and engineers who perform laboratory tests on electrical machines and need reliable, repeatable results.
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