Includes index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- ch. 1. System overview, terminology, and basic concepts -- Chapter objectives -- History of electric power -- System overview -- Terminology and basic concepts -- ch. 2. Generation -- Chapter objectives -- AC voltage generation -- The three-phase ac generator -- Real-time generation -- Generator connections -- Wye and delta stator connections -- Power plants and prime movers -- ch. 3. Transmission lines -- Chapter objectives -- Transmission lines -- Conductors -- Transmission line design parameters (optional supplementary reading) -- Underground transmission (optional supplementary reading) -- DC transmission systems (optional supplementary reading) -- ch. 4. Substations -- Chapter objectives -- Substation equipment -- Transformers -- Regulators -- Circuit breakers -- Reclosers -- Disconnect switches -- Lightning arresters -- Electrical bus -- Capacitor banks -- Reactors -- Static VAR compensators -- Control buildings -- Preventative maintenance --

ch. 5. Distribution -- Chapter objectives -- Distribution systems -- Transformer connections (optional supplementary reading) -- Fuses and cutouts -- Riser of dip pole -- Underground service -- ch. 6. Consumption -- Chapter objectives -- Electrical energy consumption -- Power system efficiency -- Power factor -- Supply and demand -- Demand-side management -- Metering -- Performance-based rates -- Service-entrance equipment -- ch. 7. System protection -- Chapter objectives -- Two types of protection -- System-protection equipment and concepts -- Distribution protection -- Transmission protection -- Substation protection -- Generator protection -- Generator synchronization -- Overall transmission protection --

ch. 8. Interconnected power systems -- Chapter objectives -- Interconnected power systems -- The North American power grids -- Regulatory environment -- Interchange scheduling -- Interconnected system operations -- system demand and generator loading -- Reliable grid operations -- ch. 9. System control centers and telecommunications -- Chapter objectives -- Electric system control centers -- Supervisory control and data acquisitions (SCADA) -- Energy management systems -- Telecommunications -- ch. 10. Personal protection (safety) -- Chapter objectives -- Electrical safety -- Personal protection -- Appendix -- Appendix A : The derivation of root mean squared -- Appendix B : Graphical power factor analysis -- Index.

"This book explains the essentials of interconnected electric power systems in basic, practical terms, giving an 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. From generation to household wiring, this book explains it all in easy-to-understand terms." "Electrical Power Systems Basics exposes readers to all of the important aspects of an interconnected power system without assuming a great deal of existing knowledge or experience. Some very basic formulas are presented throughout the book and several examples, photographs, drawings, and illustrations are provided to help the reader to gain a fundamental understanding of the subject. Aimed specifically at professionals in a range of industries, including venture capital investors, funding companies, politicians, environmental groups, manufacturing companies, developers, and students in varying disciplines, this book gives readers an understanding of how power systems work."--BOOK JACKET.

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