From John C. Payne comes a new title in his successful series of easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated. Understanding Boat AC Power Systems covers the following major topics: AC Power Safety, Shore Power Systems, Transformers, Shore Power Inverters, AC Circuit Protection Principles, AC Short Circuit, Selecting Protective Equipment, Cable Installation, Ground Leakage Protection, Generators, AC Alternators, Generator Rating Calculations, AC Equipment Ratings, Alternator Maintenance, Gasoline Gensets, Inverters and Microwave Ovens.