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Power Distribution Planning Reference Book


Edition: 1st
Author(s): Willis, H. Lee
ISBN10:  0824700988
ISBN13:  9780824700980
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  6/1/1997
Publisher(s): Marcel Dekker Inc

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SummaryTable of Contents
A readily accessible guide for power distribution planners, electrical and electronics engineers, energy efficiency analysts, & power engineering designers on key aspects of distribution performance in electrical systems. DLC: Electronic power distribution-planning HB .
Series Introduction iii(2)
Preface v
1 Power Delivery Systems
1(48)
1.1 Introduction
1(1)
1.2 T&D System's Mission
2(2)
1.3 The "Laws of T&D"
4(3)
1.4 Levels of the T&D Systems
7(11)
1.5 Utility Distribution Equipment
18(6)
1.6 T&D Costs
24(10)
1.7 Types of Distribution System Design
34(12)
1.8 Conclusion
46(2)
References
48(1)
2 Electrical Load and Consumer Demand for Power
49(26)
2.1 Introduction
49(1)
2.2 Customer Demand
50(8)
2.3 Peak Load, Coincidence, and Load Curve Behavior
58(11)
2.4 Measuring and Modeling Load Curves
69(4)
References
73(2)
3 Availability and Power Quality
75(54)
3.1 Introduction
75(1)
3.2 Interruption of Electric Service
76(4)
3.3 Voltage Variations
80(7)
3.4 Voltage Surges
87(2)
3.5 Harmonics
89(19)
3.6 Customer Value of Availability and Power Quality
108(14)
3.7 End-Use Modeling of Customer Power Quality Issues
122(3)
3.8 Summary
125(2)
References
127(2)
4 Planning Criteria
129(26)
4.1 Introduction
129(1)
4.2 Criteria and Standards Must Be Met, Not Exceeded
130(1)
4.3 Voltage and Customer Service Standards
130(15)
4.4 Operating and Safety Standards
145(5)
4.5 Standard Equipment and Design Criteria
150(3)
4.6 Conclusion
153(1)
References
153(2)
5 Reliability and Contingency Criteria
155(30)
5.1 Introduction
155(3)
5.2 Outages Cause Interruptions
158(6)
5.3 Reliability Indices
164(7)
5.4 Reliability and Contingency Criteria for Planning
171(4)
5.5 Comparison of Reliability Indices Among Utilities
175(3)
5.6 Setting Reliability Goals
178(5)
5.7 Conclusion and Summary
183(1)
For Further Reading
183(2)
6 Economic Evaluation
185(44)
6.1 Introduction
185(1)
6.2 Costs
186(7)
6.3 Time Value of Money
193(20)
6.4 Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
213(7)
6.5 Variability of Costs
220(7)
6.6 Conclusion
227(1)
References and Further Reading
228(1)
7 Line Segments and Transformer Economics and Set Design
229(56)
7.1 Introduction
229(1)
7.2 Distribution Lines
230(11)
7.3 Basic Line Type Economics
241(10)
7.4 Voltage Drop and Load Reach
251(8)
7.5 Performance of the Conductor Set
259(7)
7.6 Conductor Set Design
266(9)
7.7 Transformer Selection Economics
275(8)
7.8 Substation Transformer Sizing and Loading
283(1)
7.9 Conclusion
284(1)
References
284(1)
8 Distribution Feeder Layout
285(56)
8.1 Introduction
285(1)
8.2 The Feeder System
286(20)
8.3 Radial and Loop Feeder Layout
306(13)
8.4 Contingency Support Considerations
319(21)
8.5 Conclusion
340(1)
References
340(1)
9 Multi-Feeder Layout and Volt-VAR Correction
341(50)
9.1 Introduction
341(2)
9.2 How Many Feeders in a Substation Service Area?
343(4)
9.3 Planning the Feeder System
347(7)
9.4 Planning for Load Growth
354(8)
9.5 Formula to Estimate Feeder System Cost and Its Application to Indicate Design Goals
362(5)
9.6 Volt-VAR Control and Correction
367(2)
9.7 Summary of Key Points
389(1)
References
390(1)
10 Distribution Substations
391(40)
10.1 Introduction
391(3)
10.2 High-Side Substation and Equipment Layout
394(12)
10.3 Transformer Portion of a Substation
406(9)
10.4 Low-Side Portion of a Substation
415(5)
10.5 The Substation Site
420(4)
10.6 Substation Costs, Capacity, and Reliability
424(2)
10.7 Other Substation Planning Considerations
426(3)
10.8 Planning with "Transformer Units"
429(1)
10.9 Conclusion
429(1)
References and Bibliography
429(2)
11 Distribution System Layout
431(58)
11.1 Introduction
431(2)
11.2 The Whole T&D System
433(12)
11.3 Design Interrelationships
445(32)
11.4 Example of a System Dominated by Voltage Drop, Not Capacity
477(9)
11.5 Conclusion and Summary
486(1)
References and Bibliography
487(2)
12 Substation Siting and System Expansion Planning
489(48)
12.1 Introduction
489(1)
12.2 Substation Location, Capacity, and Service Area
490(5)
12.3 Substation Siting and Sizing Economics
495(20)
12.4 Substation-Level Planning: The Art
515(4)
12.5 Guidelines for Substation Site and Size Application to Achieve Low Cost
519(4)
12.6 Substation-Level Planning: The Science
523(12)
12.7 The Most Important Point About Substation-Level Planning
535(1)
References
535(2)
13 Service Level Layout and Planning
537(28)
13.1 Introduction
537(1)
13.2 The Service Level
538(1)
13.3 Types of Service Level Layout
539(6)
13.4 Load Dynamics and Coincidence, and Their Interaction with the Service Level
545(7)
13.5 Service-Level Planning and Layout
552(11)
13.6 Conclusion
563(1)
References
564(1)
14 Planning and the T&D Planning Process
565(50)
14.1 Introduction
565(1)
14.2 Planning: Finding the Best Alternative
566(15)
14.3 The Functions of Short- and Long-Range Planning
581(6)
14.4 Uncertainty and Multi-Scenario Planning
587(6)
14.5 The T&D Planning Process
593(7)
14.6 Summary and Recommended T&D Planning Process
610(3)
References
613(2)
15 Forecasting T&D Load
615(70)
15.1 Spatial Load Forecasting
615(3)
15.2 Load Growth Behavior
618(7)
15.3 Important Elements of a Spatial Forecast
625(9)
15.4 Trending Methods
634(16)
15.5 Simulation Methods for Spatial Load Forecasting
650(20)
15.6 Selecting a Forecast Method
670(10)
References and Bibliography on Spatial Load Forecasting
680(5)
16 Distribution Feeder Analysis
685(44)
16.1 Introduction
685(3)
16.2 Models, Algorithms and Computer Programs
688(2)
16.3 Circuit Models
690(10)
16.4 Models of Electric Load
700(7)
16.5 Models of Electrical Behavior
707(11)
16.6 Coincidence and Load Flow Interaction
718(8)
16.7 Conclusion
726(1)
References
727(2)
17 Automated Planning Tools and Methods
729(48)
17.1 Introduction
729(1)
17.2 Fast Ways to Find Good Alternatives
730(15)
17.3 Automated Feeder Planning Methods
745(13)
17.4 Substation-Level and Strategic Planning Tools
758(10)
17.5 Application of Planning Tools
768(8)
References
776(1)
18 Traditional Versus Competitive Industry Paradigms
777(26)
18.1 Changing Environments Often Require New Value Systems
777(1)
18.2 Paradigm Shifts
778(5)
18.3 Least-Cost Present Worth Planning
783(1)
18.4 Budget-Constrained Service Value Planning
784(18)
18.5 Profit-Based Planning Paradigms
798(4)
18.6 Conclusion
802(1)
References
802(1)
Index 803

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