Power, Testing, and Grounding of Electronic Systems - Softcover

De Sosa, Jesus C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595479332 ISBN 13: 9780595479337

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Starting from the basics of a power distribution system, the author explained the mechanism of how grounding noise currents arise in a facility transformer. This is followed by computer simulation of short circuit or fault currents required in sizing the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker. Chapter 3 closely examines propagation constant and characteristic impedance of a transmission line. The model of a transmission line can explain most of the electrical or electronics problems. Some of these problems include redundancy in power systems, and grounding noise voltage. Often, an engineer needs to find the cause of a failure in a system. He must have, at his disposal, a systematic method of testing to find the most probable cause of failure. This book recommends the boundary approach in finding such a cause. Testing may involve characterizing a device or a signal. An example of how an unknown device may be characterized is shown in this book. In this book, a grounding noise voltage is treated as a signal. It is, perhaps, the most common cause of failures in electronic systems. To illustrate an example of how a signal may be characterized and address grounding itself, Chapter 7 shows experiments on how a grounding noise voltage may be minimized. Finally, Chapter 8 is a recommended approach in designing a grounding system.

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About the Author

After honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy (Seabees), Mr. de Sosa pursued education in electrical engineering. He has B.S. and M.S. Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University, San Diego, California. His degrees also include B.S. Mathematics from Adamson University, Manila, Philippines. Previously, he was an adjunct professor of mathematics in San Diego City College, San Diego, California. Mr. de Sosa is a licensed professional engineer in California. His work experience includes engineering design and test positions with the U.S. Federal government, defense contractors, and commercial companies.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595479332
• ISBN 13: 9780595479337
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144