America’s Greatest Projects and Their Engineers V Author: Dominic Perrotta During the past 150 years, Americans have achieved phenomenal success and ultimately became the greatest nation in the history of the world. Notwithstanding the many inventions created by Americans, such as the electric light bulb, the telephone, and the internet, the United States also produced…
America’s Greatest Projects and Their Engineers IV Author: Dominic Perrotta This fourth course in the series of America’s Greatest Projects and their Engineers describes the perseverance as well as the innovations developed and implemented on Project Mercury at a critical time in our nation’s history. It also highlights the extensive careers of the seven brave…
America’s Greatest Projects and Their Engineers III Author: Dominic Perrotta American engineers achieved phenomenal success by creating the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, a project that many thought was almost impossible for a variety of reasons. Not only was the climate against them, but they also had to deal with the environment, the ecology, mountain ranges, and precipitous…
Voltage Transformers Author: Velimir Lackovic Voltage transformers are constructed in two configurations based on their intended purpose: magnetic voltage transformers (VT) and capacitive voltage transformers (CVT). The magnetic voltage transformers are more economical for voltages up to 145 kV, and the capacitive voltage transformers are more economical for voltages higher than 145 kV. A CVT…
Power Transformer Testing Author: Velimir Lackovic Transformers may be tested using either AC or DC voltage. AC voltage is preferable to DC voltage for transformer testing because it simulates the internal stress that the transformers face during operating conditions. This course is suitable for engineers interested in learning about commonly used transformer testing procedures. It…
Power Transformer Maintenance Author: Velimir Lackovic Transformer preventative maintenance involves routine inspection, adjustment, testing, minor fixes, and special handling instructions. The trouble-free and reliable operation of transformers over their usable life depends on proper installation, operation, and maintenance. This course provides an overview of the typical procedures that are performed as part of transformer preventive…