| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 242 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
IEEE Press series on power engineering |
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IEEE Press series on power engineering.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- ch. 1. System overview, terminology, and basic concepts -- Chapter objectives -- History of electric power -- System overview -- Terminology and basic concepts -- ch. 2. Generation -- Chapter objectives -- AC voltage generation -- The three-phase ac generator -- Real-time generation -- Generator connections -- Wye and delta stator connections -- Power plants and prime movers -- ch. 3. Transmission lines -- Chapter objectives -- Transmission lines -- Conductors -- Transmission line design parameters (optional supplementary reading) -- Underground transmission (optional supplementary reading) -- DC transmission systems (optional supplementary reading) -- ch. 4. Substations -- Chapter objectives -- Substation equipment -- Transformers -- Regulators -- Circuit breakers -- Reclosers -- Disconnect switches -- Lightning arresters -- Electrical bus -- Capacitor banks -- Reactors -- Static VAR compensators -- Control buildings -- Preventative maintenance |
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ch. 5. Distribution -- Chapter objectives -- Distribution systems -- Transformer connections (optional supplementary reading) -- Fuses and cutouts -- Riser of dip pole -- Underground service -- ch. 6. Consumption -- Chapter objectives -- Electrical energy consumption -- Power system efficiency -- Power factor -- Supply and demand -- Demand-side management -- Metering -- Performance-based rates -- Service-entrance equipment -- ch. 7. System protection -- Chapter objectives -- Two types of protection -- System-protection equipment and concepts -- Distribution protection -- Transmission protection -- Substation protection -- Generator protection -- Generator synchronization -- Overall transmission protection |
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ch. 8. Interconnected power systems -- Chapter objectives -- Interconnected power systems -- The North American power grids -- Regulatory environment -- Interchange scheduling -- Interconnected system operations -- system demand and generator loading -- Reliable grid operations -- ch. 9. System control centers and telecommunications -- Chapter objectives -- Electric system control centers -- Supervisory control and data acquisitions (SCADA) -- Energy management systems -- Telecommunications -- ch. 10. Personal protection (safety) -- Chapter objectives -- Electrical safety -- Personal protection -- Appendix -- Appendix A : The derivation of root mean squared -- Appendix B : Graphical power factor analysis -- Index |
| Summary |
Explains the uses of interconnected electric power systems in basic and practical terms. This book gives 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 |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Met index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Electric power systems.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical.
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Electric power systems
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Elektrische Maschine
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Elektrisk kraftproduktion.
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Elektrisk kraftöverföring.
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Starkströmsteknik.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780470185810 |
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0470185813 |
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9780470185803 |
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0470185805 |
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9781119180203 |
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1119180201 |
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