Recommended Readings

[highpress]

Hello all. Let me begin by first saying that I am new to this site, and it seams to have a ton of great information. Anyways, I am looking for good books regarding the installation, testing, operation, and maintanence of switchgear. Let me also say that i am not an engineer, I am an electrician. To be honest, i know very little about switchgear, but want to learn as much as i can about it. Any good books on generation/transmission/distribution would be great. Keep in mind my job is to install it, not design it. Well, any input would be great. Thanks!

 

[RalphChristie]

Serveral people are calling the Westinghouse Transmission and Distribution Reference Book the 'BIBLE' for the distribution industry. It has long been a standard industry reference for power engineers. It is no longer in print, but it is now being published by ABB instead and available from them. I think the price is about $250.
You can purchase a copy from ABB at the following link:

http://www.orderliterature.com/abb/elecbook_info.htm

Another book I think of is the J&P Switchgear Book. I haven't seen the book myself, but if it is written like the J&P Transformer Book, it will be excellent. Maybe someone with this book can give his/her comments..? Do a search on

http://www.bookfinder.com

But I would rather contact switchgear manufacturers (or visit their websites) and ask for manuals or brochures.



Regards

Ralph

 

[Shavner]

I agree with ralph, If there is a contact available to obtain documents from the manufacturer that is the best. BUt since you are not an engineer are you looking for maintenance informaition? THe NFPA 70B "Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, 2002 ED" is very usefull for determininmg what procedures to follow for minor repair and maintenance of most electrical devices.