Electric Utility Systems and Practices

Homer M. Rustebakke (Edited by), HM Rustebakke (Author)

9780471048909, Wiley

Hardback, published 24 August 1983

320 pages
28.4 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm, 0.828 kg

Covers the essential components, operation and protection of the electric power system in a single volume. Discusses how the system operation and components are protected from abnormal operation such as short circuits, and the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. Presents information on how electric power is transmitted (energy from generator to load), and provides insights into the nature of the electric utility business.

The Electric Utility Industry.

The Power System.

Power Generation.

Power From Steam and Combustion Turbines.

Power From Nuclear Fuel.

Power From Water.

Power Transmission.

Transformers.

Switchgear.

Substations.

Distribution.

Protective Relaying.

Stability.

System Operation.

System Design.

Index.

Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]