Plant Engineer's Reference Book

Bulk supply 21/3

21.1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the basic items of design and

specification for the principal systems and components

of an electrical industrial installation. Electrical supply

systems are discussed with regard to interface with the

supply authorities and the characteristics. Salient features

of switchgear, transformers, protection systems, power

factor correction, motor control equipment and standby

supplies are identified and discussed together with

reference to the relevant Codes of Practice and standards.

The equipment and systems described are appropriate to

industrial plant installations operating at typicall ...