Beschreibung:
Providing a comprehensive outline of the tribological behavior of electrical contacts rarely discussed in existing literature, the authors of Electrical Contacts: Fundamentals, Applications, and Technology examine detailed analytical models and state-of-the-art techniques, as well as the methodologies and tools used to assess and maintain the reliability of a broad class of moving and permanent electrical contacts in many technological devices. Combining recent research and development in mechanical engineering and tribology with new data on electrical current transfer-especially at the micro/nanoscale-they take a practical applications approach, presenting valuable design information for researchers and designers.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. Introduction to Electrical Contacts. Contact Mechanics. Tribology. Contact Materials. Current and Heat Transfer Across the Contact Interface. Reliability Issues in Electrical Contacts. APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. Power Connections. Electronic Connections. Sliding Contacts. DIAGNOSTIC AND MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES. Electrical Methods in Tribology. Monitoring Technologies. References. Index.