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This document summarizes a book review of the book "Power Transformers-Principles and Applications" by J.J. Shea. The review provides a brief overview of the content covered in the book, which includes basic transformer theory as well as practical information on specifying, operating, and maintaining large power transformers used for electricity transmission and distribution. Some unique sections covered include nameplate versus thermal ratings, magnetic properties of transformer materials, abnormal operating conditions, and failure rate analysis. The book is intended for electrical engineers working with power transformers.

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Power Transformers-Principles and Applications Boo

This document summarizes a book review of the book "Power Transformers-Principles and Applications" by J.J. Shea. The review provides a brief overview of the content covered in the book, which includes basic transformer theory as well as practical information on specifying, operating, and maintaining large power transformers used for electricity transmission and distribution. Some unique sections covered include nameplate versus thermal ratings, magnetic properties of transformer materials, abnormal operating conditions, and failure rate analysis. The book is intended for electrical engineers working with power transformers.

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Power Transformers-Principles and Applications [Book Review]

Article  in  IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine · October 2003


DOI: 10.1109/MEI.2003.1238729 · Source: IEEE Xplore

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The author really has a good un- all types of transformers, the specif- magnetic core design affects fault
derstanding of many of the problems ics focus on transformers generally currents and unbalanced conditions.
facing management, especially in used for transmission and distribu- There are also sections on fault cur-
larger corporations. He covers many tion of electricity. These are gener- rent calculations, reading and apply-
of the typical issues that are present ally large high current, high voltage ing nameplate information, tap-
in virtually every corporation and transformers with ratings greater changers, bushings, oil, and auto-
presents the issues in a way that than 5 kVA. transformers, among many other
many managers may agree with but After presenting basic transformer topics. Fortunately, the standard ba-
do not practice. For example, almost theory, the author thoroughly covers sic theory, available in many other
every company has some type of pertinent features of power trans- textbooks, is only a small part of this
quality program. They come under formers, providing a sound working book. The majority contains good
various names like quality assurance, knowledge of how to specify, oper- practical information in a concise
ISO, total quality, JIT, etc. As the au- ate, and maintain power transform- and easy-to-read format, especially
thor points out, while some of these ers. Some of the unique sections by those familiar with basic
methodologies are good for some cover nameplate versus thermal rat- transformer operation and ap-
companies, management often ing, magnetic properties of power plication.
blindly signs up for numerous initia- transformer materials, abnormal op- The book is intended for electrical
tives, even though it may not be the erating conditions, and failure rate engineers that use, specify, or main-
best for the company. The author analysis. There is also a brief but use- tain power transformers in plants or
stresses that a manager’s objective ful tutorial on symmetrical compo- utilities. It can also be used for a
should be to help the company’s bot- nents technique, which is useful for graduate course in power engineer-
tom line and focus on the problems analyzing circuit parameters. ing, or by those interested in power
at hand, rather than trying the latest Another interesting facet of this transformers.
fad in the business world. book is the information on how the
With all the new trends, acronyms,
and buzzwords that get used every
year by management with the
thought of improving their business,
this book examines the good and the
bad in those practices, including
leadership, accounting methods,
performance appraisals, project
management, personnel issues, qual-
ity, and a lot more. It provides good
insight into issues managers face. It is
a very quick, entertaining read and is
very informative, and would be
suited for managers in all industries
and employees interested in learning
more about where their company is
headed.

Power
Transformers—Principles
and Applications
J.J. Winders, Jr.
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
270 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Phone +1 800 228 1160
Fax +1 212 685 4540
http://www.dekker.com
ISBN 0-8247-0766-4
283 pp. - $135.00 (Hardback), 2002
While the basic transformer the-
ory contained in this book applies to

September/October 2003 — Vol. 19, No. 5 75

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