Full Description

Scope

As presently stated in IEEE Std 446-1987.

Purpose

To update IEEE Std 446-1987 by incorporating references to current codes and standards and by including new technology and practices.

Abstract

Revision Standard - Active.This Recommended Practice addresses the uses, power sources, design, and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems. Chapter 3 is a general discussion of needs for and the configuration of emergency and standby systems. Chapter 9 lists the power needs for specific industries. Chapters 4 and 5 deal with the selection of power sources. Chapter 6 provides recommendations for protecting both power sources and switching equipment during fault conditions. Chapter 7 provides recommendations for design of system grounding, and Chapter 10 provides recommendations for designing to reliability objectives. Chapter 8 provides recommended maintenance practices.

Product Details

Published: 07/03/1996 ISBN(s): 1559375981, 9780738111476, 9781504412056, 9781559375986 Number of Pages: 320File Size: 1 file , 3.1 MB Product Code(s): STD94381, STDPT94381, STDPL94381