{"title":"Glenn Mottershead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenn Mottershead\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in technical literature focused on engineering and technology, with a particular emphasis on power generation. His works provide detailed insights into the design, operation, and maintenance of large-scale hydro generators, combining practical knowledge with rigorous engineering principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thorough, expertly crafted content that appeals to professionals and students alike, offering a deep understanding of complex energy systems. Mottershead’s writing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of modern electrical engineering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handbook-of-large-hydro-generators-by-isidor-kerszenbaum-9780470947579","title":"Handbook of Large Hydro Generators","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers comprehensive coverage of the operation and maintenance of large hydro generators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a practical handbook for engineers and maintenance staff responsible for the upkeep of large salient-pole hydro generators used in electric power plants. Focusing on the physics and maintenance of large vertical salient pole generators, it offers readers real-world experience, problem descriptions, and solutions, while teaching them about the design, modernization, inspections, maintenance, and operation of salient pole machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Large Hydro Generators: Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to the principles of operation of synchronous machines. It then covers design and construction, auxiliary systems, operation and control, and monitoring and diagnostics of generators. Generator protection, inspection practices and methodology, and auxiliaries inspections are also examined. The final two chapters are dedicated to maintenance and testing, and maintenance philosophies, upgrades, and uprates. The handbook includes over 420 colour photos and 180 illustrations, forms, and tables to complement the topics covered in the chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with a machine operator and inspector in mind, \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Large Hydro Generators: Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstructs readers how to perform complete machine inspections, understand what they are doing, and find solutions for any problems encountered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes real-life, practical, field experiences so that readers can familiarise themselves with aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and solutions to common problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBenefits experienced and new power plant operators, generator design engineers and operations engineers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIs authored by industry experts who participated in the writing and maintenance of IEEE standards (IEEE C50.12 and C50.13) on the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Large Hydro Generators: Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal resource for scientists and engineers whose research interest is in electromagnetic and energy conversion. It is also an excellent book for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in energy generation and generator operation and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995460780268,"sku":"9780470947579","price":346.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470947579-handbook-of-large-hydro-generators.jpg?v=1784896023"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/glenn-mottershead.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}