Overview

Based on a successful IEE International Vacation School series, this book aims to give an appreciation of present day high voltage transmission and distribution systems. All the key components of HV power systems are covered from insulation systems, overhead lines, cables and bushings to switchgear and transformers. Electric power and HV transmission and distribution systems including HVDC and power electronic systems are also considered. The book gives details of design and testing techniques and of testing and measuring equipment. It provides an overview of transmission and distribution systems, technical, commercial and environmental considerations. Recent developments in testing and measuring technology are reviewed and the uses of fibrebased condition-monitoring strategies and life-management of electrical equipment are described. The book looks at HV equipment and installation both from the point of view of the provider and the user, covering everything from specification and testing to overall system co-ordination. Dynamic changes which have taken place during the past decade are also considered, such as the effects of privatisation and market influences in the UK and abroad. The book will be ideal for engineering students, lecturers, new graduates entering the high voltage field, practising engineers and anyone wishing to extend their knowledge in this area.

Full Product Details

Author:   Hugh M. Ryan
Publisher:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Imprint:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Edition:   2nd edition
Volume:   No. 32
ISBN:  

9780852967751

ISBN 10:   0852967756
Pages:   744
Publication Date:   31 October 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781849192637
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Electric power transmission and distribution systems Chapter 2: Insulation co-ordination for AC transmission and distribution systems Chapter 3: Applications of gaseous insulants Chapter 4: HVDC and power electronic systems Chapter 5: Overhead lines Chapter 6: High voltage cables Chapter 7: Gas filled interrupters - fundamentals Chapter 8: Switchgear design, development and service Chapter 9: Transmission substations Chapter 10: Distribution switchgear Chapter 11: Differences in performance between SF6 and vacuum circuit-breakers at distribution voltage levels Chapter 12: High voltage bushings Chapter 13: Design of high voltage power transformers Chapter 14: Transformer user requirements, specifications and testing Chapter 15: Basic measuring techniques Chapter 16: Basic testing techniques Chapter 17: Partial discharge measuring technique Chapter 18: Digital measuring technique and evaluation procedures Chapter 19: Traceable measurements in high voltage tests Chapter 20: Fundamental aspects of air breakdown Chapter 21: Optical fibre based monitoring of high voltage power equipment Chapter 22: Condition monitoring of high voltage equipment Chapter 23: Life management of electrical plant

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Dr Hugh Ryan is Principle Consultant, McLaren Consulting and is currently Visiting Professor in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology at the University of Sunderland, UK. Before moving to academia in 1985 he was Head of Research at Reyrolle Technology. This was followed by a period as Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Director of Engineering Research at the University of Sunderland. He has published more than 180 papers and contributed to several text books. He is a Fellow of the IEE and the IOP and is a CIGRE Distinguished Member.

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