Electric Power System Basis - Wiley Interscience, 2007 - 246

This book explains the essentials of interconnected electric power systems in very basic, practical terms, giving a comprehensible overview of the terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, operational aspects and industry standards for nontechnical professionals having an interest in the power industry. Preface, Acknowledgements, System Overview and Terminology and Basic Concepts, Generation, Transmission Lines, Substations, Distribution, Consumption, System Protection, Interconnected Power Systems, System Control Centers and Telecommunications, Personal Protection (Safety), Appendix, The Derivation of Root Mean Squared, Graphical Power Factor Analysis, Index.

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