Switchboard Measuring Instruments: For Continuous and Polyphase Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John C. Connan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484622277 ISBN 13: 9780484622271

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Gain practical, hands‑on insight into switchboard measuring instruments and how they keep electrical systems accurate.

This concise reference explains the design and construction of instruments used to monitor continuous and polyphase electrical circuits. It emphasizes real‑world practice, with figures that reflect average performance and construction details that help readers understand how these tools work in the field. The book builds from core definitions of current, voltage, resistance, and power to the six fundamental measurement principles used in commercial instruments.

• Learn how magneto‑dynamic, electro‑dynamic, electro‑magnetic, electro‑thermic, electrostatic, and resonance principles shape instrument design.
• See how different instrument types are built for continuous and alternating current systems, including moving‑coil, induction, rotating field, and moving iron configurations.
• Discover practical guidance on construction, operation, error sources, shielding, and frequency considerations to improve accuracy.
• Explore examples of instrument families and how they are applied to switchboard measurements in real‑world setups.

Ideal for engineers, technicians, and students who work with electrical power systems and want a solid, shop‑floor‑ready understanding of measuring instruments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484622277
• ISBN 13: 9780484622271
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168