by Alexander Kusko 1989, 241 pages

"Electric power failure is of critical concern in the operation of data processing systems, health care centers, and telecommunication links. To answer the need for uninterrupted electric power service, a number of fail-safe emergency/standby systems have been developed in recent years. This much-needed book provides descriptions of equipment, performance data, and criteria for evaluating the benefits of each of these systems as well as the codes and standards that govern their use. Step-by-step, the book shows how to select equipment and design a system for fail-safe reliability. It includes clear, concise information and guidelines on components and operations, systems in action, and procedures for analyzing, specifying, and purchasing systems. Data for and examples of various emergency/standby systems are presented in numerous tables and charts to provide electrical designers and engineers with reliable information for use in making design decisions, solving design problems, and selecting the right equipment for the task at hand."