Electric Power System Basics : For the Nonelectrical Professional

by Blume, Steven W.

• ISBN13: 9780470129876
• ISBN10: 0470129875
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-12
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press

Summary

This book explains the essentials of interconnected electric power systems in very basic, practical terms, giving a comprehensible overview of the terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, operational aspects, and industry standards for nontechnical professionals having an interest in the power industry. From generation to household wiring, this book explains it all in easy-to-understand terms.Electrical Power System Basics exposes readers to all of the important aspects of an interconnected power system without assuming a great deal of existing knowledge or experience. Some very basic formulas are presented throughout the book and several examples, photographs, drawings, and illustrations are provided to help the reader gain a fundamental understanding of the subject.

Author Biography

Steven W. Blume is President and CEO of Applied Professional Training, Inc., a world-class technical training company servicing both the electric power and telecommunications industries. He has a master's degree specializing in electric power systems and a bachelor's degree specializing in telecommunications. He holds many professional certificates and memberships, and is highly recognized in both the electric power and telecommunications industries. He has taught courses on electric power systems at many Power Engineering Society meetings, and teaches 400-500 students this course every year.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
System Overview, Terminology, and Basic Concepts	p. 1
Chapter Objectives	p. 1
History of Electric Power	p. 1
System Overview	p. 3
Terminology and Basic Concepts	p. 3
Generation	p. 13
Chapter Objectives	p. 13
ac Voltage Generation	p. 14
The Three-Phase ac Generator	p. 15
Real-Time Generation	p. 20
Generator Connections	p. 21
Wye and Delta Stator Connections	p. 22
Power Plants and Prime Movers	p. 22
Transmission Lines	p. 47
Chapter Objectives	p. 47
Transmission Lines	p. 47
Conductors	p. 50
Transmission Line Design Parameters (Optional Supplementary Reading)	p. 55
Underground Transmission (Optional Supplementary Reading)	p. 57
dc Transmission Systems (Optional Supplementary Reading)	p. 57
Substations	p. 61
Chapter Objectives	p. 61
Substation Equipment	p. 61
Transformers	p. 62
Regulators	p. 73
Circuit Breakers	p. 79
Reclosers	p. 85
Disconnect Switches	p. 87
Lightning Arresters	p. 90
Electrical Bus	p. 92
Capacitor Banks	p. 92
Reactors	p. 94
Static VAR Compensators	p. 97
Control Buildings	p. 98
Preventative Maintenance	p. 99
Distribution	p. 101
Chapter Objectives	p. 101
Distribution Systems	p. 101
Transformer Connections (Optional Supplementary Reading)	p. 113
Fuses and Cutouts	p. 121
Riser or Dip Pole	p. 122
Underground Service	p. 123
Consumption	p. 133
Chapter Objectives	p. 133
Electrical Energy Consumption	p. 134
Power System Efficiency	p. 136
Power Factor	p. 138
Supply and Demand	p. 139
Demand-Side Management	p. 139
Metering	p. 141
Performance-Based Rates	p. 145
Service-Entrance Equipment	p. 147
System Protection	p. 161
Chapter Objectives	p. 161
Two Types of Protection	p. 161
System-Protection Equipment and Concepts	p. 162
Distribution Protection	p. 167
Transmission Protection	p. 170
Substation Protection	p. 173
Generator Protection	p. 174
Generator Synchronization	p. 175
Overall Transmission Protection	p. 178
Interconnected Power Systems	p. 179
Chapter Objectives	p. 179
Interconnected Power Systems	p. 180
The North American Power Grids	p. 180
Regulatory Environment	p. 181
Interchange Scheduling	p. 184
Interconnected System Operations	p. 186
System Demand and Generator Loading	p. 192
Reliable Grid Operations	p. 195
System Control Centers and Telecommunications	p. 203
Chapter Objectives	p. 203
Electric System Control Centers	p. 203
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)	p. 205
Energy Management Systems	p. 208
Telecommunications	p. 211
Personal Protection (Safety)	p. 221
Chapter Objectives	p. 221
Electrical Safety	p. 221
Personal Protection	p. 222
Appendix	p. 233
The Derivation of Root Mean Squared	p. 233
Graphical Power Factor Analysis	p. 234
Index	p. 237
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