Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission

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Appropriate for undergraduate one- or two-semester courses in Electrical Power Transmission and/or Distribution; requires prerequisite courses in dc/ac circuits, algebra, and trigonometry. Written in a down-to-earth, easy to understand manner, this state-of-the-art text offers students a practical orientation and introduction to electrical power distribution and transmission. Salient Features Considers real-world aspects of the field, coupling theory and practice to arm students with applicable information they can use in their future career. Organizes material in three sections easily arranged to suit course needs: Presents a brief history of the electrical power industry. Discusses electrical power distributions. Studies electrical power transmission. covers subject concepts in considerable depth and detail. Offers up-to-date material with a historical perspective. Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM. 1. Introduction to Electrical Power. 2. Basic Concepts, Three-Phase Review, and Per Unit. 2. ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION. 3. Basic Considerations and Distribution System Layout. 4. Distribution Transformers. 5. Distribution Equipment. 6. Distribution Substations. 7. Distribution Line Construction. 3. ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION. 8. Transmission System Overview. 9. Transmission Line Parameters. 10. Transmission Line Fault Current Calculation, Protection, and Bulk Power Substations. 11. Transmission Line Construction. Appendices: A. Three-phase Power Flow Constancy. B Sample REA Specifications. C Generalized Circuit Constants. D Complete Mathcad™ solution to Example 9-11 E. Reference List. Index.