Electric Power System Basics For the Nonelectrical Professionals by Steven W. Blume
Contents of Electric Power System Basics Book
- Chapter 1. System Overview, Terminology, and Basic Concepts
- Chapter Objectives
- History of Electric Power
- System Overview
- Terminology and Basic Concepts
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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)
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 5. Distribution
- Chapter Objectives
- Distribution Systems
- Transformer Connections (Optional Supplementary Reading)
- Fuses and Cutouts
- Riser or Dip Pole
- Underground Service
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 9. System Control Centers and Telecommunications
- Chapter Objectives
- Electric System Control Centers
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Energy Management Systems
- Telecommunications
- Chapter 10. Personal Protection (Safety)
- Chapter Objectives
- Electrical Safety
- Personal Protection
