An Introduction to Generators and Exciters for Auxiliary Power Systems - Paperback

by J. Paul Guyer (Author)

This publication provides electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers with an introduction to operation and maintenance of generators and exciters for auxiliary electric power generating systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. ELECTRICAL ENERGY, 2. GENERATOR OPERATION, 3. TYPES OF GENERATORS, 4. AC GENERATORS, 5. ALTERNATOR TYPES, 6. DESIGN, 7. CHARACTERISTICS OF GENERATORS, 8. EXCITERS, 9. CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCITERS, 10. FIELD FLASHING, 11. BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION, 12. GENERATOR MAINTENANCE, 13. INSULATION TESTING

Author Biography

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.