Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional

by Steven W. Blume

• ISBN13: 9780470185803
• ISBN10: 0470185805
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• 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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

System Overview, Terminology, and Basic Concepts

History of Electric Power

System Overview

Terminology and Basic Concepts

Generation

ac Voltage Generation

The Three-Phase ac Generator

Real-Time Generation

Generator Connections

Wye and Delta Stator Connections

Power Plants and Prime Movers

Transmission Lines

Transmission Lines

Conductors

Transmission Line Design Parameters (Optional Supplementary Reading)

Underground Transmission (Optional Supplementary Reading)

dc Transmission Systems (Optional Supplementary Reading)

Substations

Substation Equipment

Transformers

Regulators

Circuit Breakers

Reclosers

Disconnect Switches

Lightning Arresters

Electrical Bus

Capacitor Banks

Reactors

Static VAR Compensators

Control Buildings

Preventative Maintenance

Distribution

Distribution Systems

Transformer Connections (Optional Supplementary Reading)

Fuses and Cutouts

Riser or Dip Pole

Underground Service

Consumption

Electrical Energy Consumption

Power System Efficiency

Power Factor

Supply and Demand

Demand-Side Management

Metering

Performance-Based Rates

Service-Entrance Equipment

System Protection

Two Types of Protection

System-Protection Equipment and Concepts

Distribution Protection

Transmission Protection

Substation Protection

Generator Protection

Generator Synchronization

Overall Transmission Protection

Interconnected Power Systems

Interconnected Power Systems

The North American Power Grids

Regulatory Environment

Interchange Scheduling

Interconnected System Operations

System Demand and Generator Loading

Reliable Grid Operations

System Control Centers and Telecommunications

Electric System Control Centers

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Energy Management Systems

Telecommunications

Personal Protection (Safety)

Electrical Safety

Personal Protection

Appendix

The Derivation of Root Mean Squared

Graphical Power Factor Analysis

Index

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