This book is a practical guide to testing electrical alternating current (AC) machines and transformers. It is aimed at students and practicing engineers, and provides a thorough grounding in the principles and techniques of AC machine testing. The author, Charles Kinzbrunner, was a consulting electrical engineer and a former lecturer at the Manchester School of Technology, UK. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: * Instruments and apparatus used in AC machine testing, such as starters, regulators, measuring instruments, resistance measurement equipment, and transformers. * Measurement of periodicities and slip. * Measurement of power factor and power. The book is well-written and easy to understand, with plenty of illustrations and diagrams. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the testing of AC machines and transformers.
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