Download Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Energy Generation Power Equipment Aging and Life Extension Techniques Second Edition Edit By Bella H. Chudnovsky
Contents Electrical Engineering :
Chapter 1- Electrical Contacts: Overheating, Wear, and Erosion
Chapter 2- Bolted, Plug-On, and Busbar Connections: Materials and Degradation
Chapter 3- Plating of Electrical Equipment
Chapter 4- Detrimental Processes and Aging of Plating
Chapter 5- Electrical Equipment in a Corrosive Environment
Chapter 6- Lubrication of Distribution Electrical Equipment
Chapter 7- Insulation, Coatings and Adhesives in Transmission and Distribution Electrical Equipment
Chapter 8- Electrical Equipment Life Expectancy, Aging, and Failures
Chapter 9- Solar Energy
Chapter 10- Tidal and Wave Power
Chapter 11- Wind Energy Equipment
Chapter 12- Wind Energy Equipment Corrosion
Chapter 13- Wind Turbine Gearboxes and Bearings
Chapter 14- Wind Turbine Lubrication
Chapter 15- Wind Turbine Failures
Chapter 16- Life Expectancy and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Renewable Electrical Equipment
Chapter 17- Physical Conditions of Electrical Equipment: Testing, Monitoring, and Diagnostics
Chapter 18- Physical Conditions of Renewable Electrical Equipment: Testing and Monitoring
Chapter 19- Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Life Extension Techniques
Chapter 20- Life Extension Techniques, Inspection and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Equipment
Preface Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Energy Generation Power Equipment Aging and Life Extension Techniques:
Every electrical generation, transmission, and distribution apparatus is a complex engineering system of electrical and mechanical components made of various conductive and insulating materials. When in service, these systems are exposed to multiple environmental stresses (atmospheric corrosive gases, contaminants, high and low temperatures); mechanical stresses (vibrations, shocks, handling); electrical stresses and electrostatic discharges; and many other internal and external impacts.
The effect of stresses is cumulative, leading to progressive damage and significant deterioration (aging) of the electrical systems. Continuous aging sooner or later results in disruption or even complete depletion of the ability of the electrical apparatus to function properly and safely. The second edition of this book presents, extends, and updates a thorough analysis of the factors that cause and accelerate the aging of conductive and insulating materials of which electrical apparatus is made.
The updated version of this book also includes additional parts and chapters that summarize the issues of the reliability and safety of electrical apparatus and supporting equipment in the expanding field of renewable energy generating technologies: solar, wind, tide, and wave power. The review of aging factors and mitigating means allowing to extend an equipment useful life also covers the structural elements and mechanical parts of the wind, wave and tidal turbines, as well as the specific issues of solar panels deterioration.
The goal is to provide the knowledge and understanding of the importance of preventing equipment failure that frequently results from the aging, negligence, and unique outdoor environments such as seas and deserts, and severe climatic conditions. In the modern world of “green energy,” the equipment providing clean electrical energy needs to be properly maintained to prevent a premature failure.
A thorough analysis of the factors that accelerate aging and cause the failure of various materials in electrical apparatus allows to suggest multiple techniques for diminishing the impact of deteriorating factors, thus preventing a premature failure. Various aging-mitigating procedures extending the life of the electrical and structural equipment have emerged and became available since the publication of the first edition of this book. The author’s purpose is to help finding proper ways to improve a performance and extend the life of generating, transmission, and distribution electrical equipment by recognizing and slowing down the aging processes.
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