Pansini A.J. Power Transmission & Distribution

2nd Edition. — CRC Press, The Fairmont Press, Inc., USA, 2005. — 414 p.Our ever-increasing dependence on electricity demands improvements in the quality of its supply. The deregulation of electric (and other) utilities, the events of 9/11, and the blackouts in North America, London, and the Italian peninsula evidence this need. This book looks at our current transmission systems and how loop circuits can substantially improve the reliability of transmission lines, essentially to provide a two-way feed to the consumer and insuring continuity of service if a fault develops on the circuit. It also covers distribution systems and includes information on how small generating units can be connected directly to the distribution system in the same manner as in larger cogenerating units.Chapter
Introduction, Consumer Characteristics
Distribution System Electrical Design
Subtransmission System Electrical Design
Transmission System Electrical Design
Electrical Protection
Direct Current Transmission
Overhead Mechanical Design and Construction
Underground Mechanical Design and Construction
Associated Operations
Appendix
A Circuit Analysis
B Symmetrical Components
C Review of Complex Numbers
D Transmission and Distribution Delivery Systems Efficiencies
E Street Lighting—Constant Current Circuitry
F Economic Studies
G The Grid Coordinate System, Tying Maps to Computers
H United States and Metric Relationships