Overview

Comprehensive in scope, this book, now in its fully updated second edition, takes an applications-oriented approach to electrical distribution systems. All critical aspects of power production, distribution, control, conversion and measurement are presented. The authors place emphasis on real-world applications, examining electrical distribution and associated system operation from a user's or technician's point of view. The use of an `electrical power systems' model facilitates the reader's comprehensive understanding of electrical distribution, utilizing power distribution as a key starting point, and then applying that relationship to other important associated systems. The final chapter of this new edition is re-focused to emphasize the economics of distribution systems, computer power requirements and current environmental considerations. The book provides a valuable desk reference for the working engineer, contractor or technician who needs a thorough application-based guide for finding the best solutions to today's electrical distribution challenges.

Full Product Details

Author:   Dale R. Patrick (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA) ,  Stephen W. Fardo (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.585kg
ISBN:  

9781439804728

ISBN 10:   1439804729
Pages:   476
Publication Date:   01 January 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1 - Power System Fundamentals Brief History of Electrical Power Systems * The Systems Concept * Basic System Functions * A simple Electrical System Example * The Electrical Power System * Energy, Work & Power * Electrical Safety 2 - Basics of Electrical Circuits Review of Direct Current (DC) Electrical Circuits * Review of Alternating Current (AC) Circuits * Vectors * Impedance in AC Circuits 3 - Power Relationships in Electrical Circuits Power in DC Electrical Circuits * Power in AC Electrical Circuits * Power Relationships in Three Phase AC Circuits * Power Factor Correction * Capacitors for Power Factor Correction * Balanced Three Phase Loads * Unbalanced Three Phase Loads 4 - Electrical Power Production Systems Supply & Demand * Plant Load & Capacity Factor * Fossil Fuel Systems * Hydroelectric Systems * Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Systems * Nuclear Fission Systems * Location of Power Plants * Electrical Load Requirements * Electrical Load Demand Control * Alternative Power Systems * Single Phase AC Power Systems * Single Phase AC Generators * Three Phase AC Generators * Frequency of AC Power Systems * Voltage Regulation * Efficiency * Direct Current (DC) Power Systems 5 - Power Distribution System Fundamentals Power System Basics * Overview of Electrical Power Distribution * Power Transmission & Distribution * Underground Distribution * High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Distribution * Cryogenic Cable * Parallel Operation of Power Systems * Radial, Ring & Network Distribution Systems * Transformers for Distribution Systems * Transformer Efficiency & Losses * Step-Up & Step-Down Transformers * Transformer Voltage & Current Relationships * Multiple-Secondary Transformers * Auto-transformers * Current Transformers * Transformer Polarity & Ratings * Transformer Malfunctions 6 - Conductors & Insulators in Electrical Distribution Systems Conductor Characteristics * Conductor Types * Conduction area * Resistance of Conductors * Conductor Sizes & Types * Ampacity of Conductors * The National Electrical Code * Ampacity Tables * Use of Insulation in Power Distribution Systems 7 - Power Distribution Equipment Equipment Used at Substations * High Voltage Fuses * High Voltage Circuit Breakers * High Voltage Disconnect Switches * Lightning Arresters * High Voltage Insulators & Conductors * Substation Location * Voltage Regulators * Power System Protective Equipment * Motor Fault Current Protection 8 - Electrical Distribution Inside Buildings Raceways * Feeder Lines & Branch Circuits * Switching Equipment * Distribution Panelboards * Low Voltage Switchgear * The Electrical Service Entrance * Service Entrance Terminology * Power Distribution System Components 9 - Single Phase & Three Phase Distribution Systems Single Phase Systems * Three Phase Systems * Three Phase Transformer Connections * Types of Three Phase Systems * Grounding of Distribution Systems * System Grounding * Equipment Grounding * National Electrical Code Use * Electrical Inspections * Voltage Drop in Electrical Conductors * Voltage Drop Calculations Using Conductor Tables * Alternative Method of Voltage Drop Calculation * Branch Circuit Design Considerations * Voltage Drop in Branch Circuits * Branch Circuit Wiring * Feeder Circuit Design Considerations * Determining Grounding Conductor Size * Parts of Interior Electrical Wiring Systems 10 - Distribution Considerations for Heating Systems Basic Heating Loads * Electric Welding Loads * Considerations for Electric Welders * SCR Control * Electric Heating & Air Conditioning Systems * Electric Heating & Cooling Systems * Lighting Systems * Incandescent Lighting * Fluorescent Lighting * Vapor Lighting * Street Lighting * Comparison of Light Sources * Electric Lighting Circuits * Branch Circuit Design * Lighting Fixture Design * Factors in Determining Light Output * Considerations for Electric Lighting Systems * Mechanical Systems * Basic Motor Principles * Direct Current Motors * Single Phase Alternating Current Motors * Three Phase Alternating Current Motors * Electrical Motor Applications * Considerations for Mechanical (Motor) Loads 11 - Control Devices Used with Distribution Systems Power Control Standards * Symbols & Definitions * Power Control Using Switches * Control Equipment for Electric Motors * Other Electromechanical Power Control Equipment * Electronic Power Control * Basic Control Systems * Motor Starting Systems * Specialized Control Systems * Frequency Conversion Systems * Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 12 - Power Measurement Equipment Measurement Systems * Measuring Electrical Power * Measuring Electrical Energy * Measuring Three Phase Electrical Energy * Measuring Power Factor * Power Demand Meters * Frequency Measurement * Ground Fault Indicators * Megohmmeters * Clamp-On Meters * Telemetering Systems 13 - Distribution System Considerations Economic Considerations * Power Management * Load Economic Considerations * Demand Factor * Load Factor * Diversity Factor * Factors that Affect Electric Bills * Energy Conservation & Environmental Considerations * Overvoltages & Undervoltages * Transients * Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors * Noise * Harmonics * Electromagnetic Radiation * Electromagnetic Interference * Brownouts * Blackouts * Solving Power Quality Problems * Surge Protection * Power Conditioning * Back-Up Power Supplies * Automatic Transfer Switches * Monitoring Power Quality * System Reliability * Specialized Instruments Appendix A: Important Terms Appendix B: Electrical Symbols Appendix C: Trigonometry for Electrical Power Systems Appendix D: Professional Organizations Index

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