Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

Herausgeber: Grigsby, Leonard L

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Featuring contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, this carefully crafted reference provides convenient access to detailed information on a diverse array of topics. Updates to nearly every chapter keep this book at the forefront of developments in modern power systems, reflecting international standards, practices, and technologies. Edited by one of the world's most respected and accomplished authorities in power engineering, this resource presents new material, giving readers up-to-date information on quickly changing areas. These include advanced energy technologies, distributed utilities, load characterization and modeling, and power quality issues such as power system harmonics, voltage sags, and power quality monitoring. A volume in the Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Third Edition Other volumes in the set: K12648 Power Systems, Third Edition (ISBN: 9781439856338) K13917 Power System Stability and Control, Third Edition (9781439883204) K12650 Electric Power Substations Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856383) K12643 Electric Power Transformer Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856291)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 790
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 261mm x 182mm x 43mm
• Gewicht: 1475g
• ISBN-13: 9781439856284
• ISBN-10: 1439856281
• Artikelnr.: 35314109

Autorenporträt

Leonard L. Grigsby is retired from Auburn University, Alabama, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Electric Power Generation: Nonconventional Methods
Wind Power. Photovoltaic Fundamentals. Advanced Energy Technologies. Water.
Part II: Electric Power Generation: Conventional Methods
Hydroelectric Power Generation. Synchronous Machinery. Thermal Generating
Plants. Distributed Utilities.
Part III: Transmission System
Concept of Energy Transmission and Distribution. Transmission Line
Structures. Insulators and Accessories. Transmission Line Construction and
Maintenance. Insulated Power Cables Used in Underground Applications.
Transmission Line Parameters. Sag and Tension of Conductor. Corona and
Noise. Geomagnetic Disturbances and Impacts upon Power System Operation.
Lightning Protection. Reactive Power Compensation. Environmental Impact of
Transmission Lines. Transmission Line Reliability Methods. High-Voltage
Direct Current Transmission System. Transmission Line Structures. Advanced
Technology High-Temperature Conductors.
Part IV: Distribution Systems
Power System Loads. Distribution System Modeling and Analysis. Power System
Operation and Control. Hard-to-Find Information (on Distribution System
Characteristics and Protection). Real-Time Control of Distributed
Generation. Distribution Short-Circuit Protection.
Part V: Electric Power Utilization
Metering of Electric Power and Energy. Basic Electric Power Utilization:
Loads, Load Characterization and Load Modeling. Electric Power Utilization:
Motors. Linear Electric Motors.
Part VI: Power Quality
Introduction. Wiring and Grounding for Power Quality. Harmonics in Power
Systems. Voltage Sags. Voltage Fluctuations and Lamp Flicker in Power
Systems. Power Quality Monitoring.