AC power systems handbook

TLDR: In this paper, the authors define a set of basic principles of the Transformer Transformer Failure Modes (TFM) of the AC Power System (PPS) and apply them to the Power Generation System (PGS) and Power Control System (PCS).

Abstract: AC POWER SYSTEMS Introduction AC Circuit Analysis Elements of the AC Power System Utility AC Power System Architecture References Bibliography POWER-GENERATION SYSTEMS Introduction Fundamental Concepts Power-Generating Systems References Bibliography POWER FACTOR Introduction Fundamental Principles PF Correction Techniques References Bibliography POWER TRANSFORMERS Introduction Inductive Properties Basic Principles of the Transformer Transformer Failure Modes References Bibliography CAPACITORS Introduction Basic Principles Capacitor Failure Modes References Bibliography SEMICONDUCTORS Introduction Semiconductor Failure Modes MOSFET Devices Thyristor Components ESD Failure Modes Semiconductor Development Effects of Arcing References Bibliography RECTIFIER AND FILTER CIRCUITS Introduction Power Rectifiers Power Supply Filter Circuits References Bibliography POWER ELECTRONICS Introduction Thyristor Devices Power Transistors References Bibliography ORIGINS OF AC LINE DISTURBANCES Introduction Naturally Occurring Disturbances Equipment-Caused Transient Disturbances References Bibliography POWER DISTURBANCE CHARACTERIZATION Introduction Standards of Measurement Reliability Considerations References Bibliography POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION METHODS Introduction The Key Tolerance Envelope Assessing the Lightning Hazard FIPS Publication 94 Protection Alternatives References Bibliography MOTOR-GENERATOR SET Introduction System Configuration References Bibliography UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS Introduction UPS Configuration References Bibliography POWER CONDITIONING DEVICES Introduction Ferroresonant Transformer Isolation Transformer Line Conditioner References Bibliography TRANSIENT-SUPPRESSION DEVICES Introduction Filter Devices Crowbar Devices Voltage-Clamping Devices Selecting Protection Components References Bibliography FACILITY WIRING AND TRANSIENT PROTECTION Introduction Facility Wiring Power-System Protection References Bibliography CIRCUIT-LEVEL TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION Introduction Protecting Low-Voltage Supplies Protecting High-Voltage Supplies RF System Protection Protecting Logic Circuits Protecting Telco Lines Inductive Load Switching Bibliography GROUNDING PRACTICES Introduction The Need for Grounding Establishing an Earth Ground References Bibliography GROUNDING TOWER ELEMENTS Introduction Ground-Wire Dressing Facility Ground Interconnection Grounding on Bare Rock Transmission-System Grounding References FACILITY GROUND-SYSTEM DESIGN Introduction Bulkhead Grounding AC System Grounding Practices Grounding Equipment Racks Grounding Signal Cables Patch-Bay Grounding Cable Routing References Bibliography STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS Introduction Standby Power Options References Bibliography DESIGNING FOR FAULT-TOLERANCE Introduction Critical System Bus Plant Maintenance References Bibliography THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY Introduction Energy Usage Peak Demand Load Factor Power Factor References Bibliography SAFETY AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS Introduction Electric Shock Polychlorinated Biphenyls OSHA Safety Requirements References Bibliography REFERENCE DATA AND TABLES Standard Electrical Units Reference Tables UNITS CONVERSION TABLE Quantity Conversion INDEX