Testing electrical power systems for safety and reliability

Methods of testing electrical power systems are discussed. Recommendations are given concerning types of tests to be performed on equipment and systems and how to determine what tests should be performed. Guidelines for acceptable values are also given and discussed. Testing standards, equipment mai...

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Published in1999 IEEE Annual Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference (Cat. No.99CH37006) p. 7 pp.
Main Authors Franklin, J.B., Parker, D., Cosby, L.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 1999
Subjects
Circuit breakers
Circuit testing
Electrical safety
Guidelines
Maintenance
Performance evaluation
Power system reliability
Protection
Switchgear
System testing
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Summary:Methods of testing electrical power systems are discussed. Recommendations are given concerning types of tests to be performed on equipment and systems and how to determine what tests should be performed. Guidelines for acceptable values are also given and discussed. Testing standards, equipment maintenance testing, and acceptance testing are discussed. The following items of equipment are discussed: LV/HV circuit breakers; switchgear; protective relays; transformers; and MV cables.
ISBN:0780356217
9780780356214
ISSN:1049-3328
DOI:10.1109/TEXCON.1999.766178