ABSTRACT

"Bridges the gap between laboratory research and practical applications in industry and power utilities-clearly organized into three distinct sections that cover basic theories and concepts, execution of principles, and innovative new techniques. Includes new chapters detailing industrial uses and isues of hazard and safety, and review excercises to accompany each chpter."

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|72 pages

Electric Fields

chapter 4|34 pages

Electrical Breakdown of Gases

chapter 5|35 pages

The Corona Discharge

chapter 6|22 pages

The Arc Discharge

chapter 7|28 pages

Insulating Liquids

chapter 8|32 pages

Solid Insulating Materials

chapter 9|23 pages

High-Voltage Busbars

chapter 10|44 pages

Gas-Insulated Switchgear

chapter 11|38 pages

Circuit Breaking

chapter 12|41 pages

High-Voltage Cables

chapter 13|31 pages

Grounding Systems

chapter 14|34 pages

Overvoltages on Power Systems

chapter 15|37 pages

Insulation Coordination

chapter 16|48 pages

High-Voltage Generation

chapter 17|51 pages

High-Voltage Measurements

chapter 18|25 pages

Testing Techniques