Transformer Principles and Applications
Comprehensive Overview of Transformer Operation, Maintenance, Installation and Troubleshooting

By Otto Taylor, Jim Overmyer, Ron Michaelis

Transformer Principles and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of transformer operation, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting. This full-color textbook is designed to develop basic competencies of electrical apprentices and beginning learners.
It begins with a thorough discussion of magnets, magnetism, electromagnetism, and how these apply to transformer operation. Subsequent chapters include the latest information on how transformers are used to reduce harmful effects of harmonics, and how reactors and isolation transformers are used to improve the power quality available to electronic equipment. Many different types of specialized transformers are explained.

A CD-ROM is included containing Quick Quizzes™, an illustrated glossary, a Transformer Resources section, media clips, and reference material..

Contents include:

• Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• Operating Principles
• Electrical Safety
• Transformer Connections
• Harmonics
• Power Generation and Distribution
• Reactors and Isolation Transformers
• Autotransformers
• Buck-Boost Transformers
• Special Transformers
• Special Connections
• Selection and Installation
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Answer Key
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index

309 pages, 356 illustrations, Hardcover
 

Transformer Principles and Applications
Resource Guide

The Transformer Principles and Applications Resource Guide is a valuable instructional tool. It is designed to give instructors everything they need to teach a course in transformers.

The Resource Guide includes course objectives, course development information, methods of instruction, instructional outlines, resources, and answers to questions in the text. A CD-ROM is included, featuring electronic slides of all the illustrations in the text and links to useful resources on the Internet. This is a complete instructional package for teaching transformers.

Resource Guide Includes:

• Instructor's Guide
• Instructional Outlines
• Illustrated Glossary
• Pretest and Posttest Exams
• Transformer Resources
• Electronic Slides
• PowerPoint^® Presentations
• Media Clips
• Reference Material
• Test Development Software
• Answer Key