Understanding Boat AC Power Systems

by John C. Payne

112 pp. Graphs, tables, 15 illustrations. 2008. Paperback. $14.95
ISBN 978 1 57409 262 2





From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new title in his successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. whether sail or power.  Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference.

Understanding Boat AC Power Systems covers the following major topics:

  • AC System Electrical Safety
  • Shore Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • AC Electrical Panels
  • AC System Wiring
  • Ground Leakage Protection
  • AC Diesel Generators
  • AC Alternators
  • Generator Systems
  • Inverters
  • AC Power Equipment

 


About the Author:

John C. Payne is a sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a long career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry.  His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority on the subject.  He is author of Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual, Understanding Boat Wiring, Understanding Boat Corrosion, Lightning Protection and Interference, Understanding Boat Communication, Understanding Boat Electronics and The Great Cruising Cookbook, all published by Sheridan House.

 

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