Guide to electrical power distribution systems /
Anthony J. Pansini.
- 5th ed.
- Tulsa, Okla. : Pennwell Pub. Co., c1996.
- xvi, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
1. The Transmission and Distribution System, Cogeneration -- 2. Conductor Supports -- 3. Insulators and Conductors -- 4. Line Equipment -- 5. Overhead Construction -- 6. Underground Construction -- 7. Service Factors -- 8. Substations -- 9. Street Lighting -- 10. Essentials of Electricity -- App. A. Distribution System Automation -- App. B. The Grid Coordinate System: Tying Maps to Computers -- App. C. United States and Metric Relationships.
An up-to-date manual from the preeminent distribution expert, this expanded fifth edition guides readers through the present and into the future of power distribution. With more than sixty years of experience in the power industry, Anthony J. Pansini clearly details the intricacies of all aspects of distribution, including environmental and conservation considerations and reliability needs. Both continuity and quality have become increasingly important because of the great expansion in the use of computers and computer actuated devices. The technical aspects of electrical power distribution are explained in nontechnical language. Each chapter is complete with review questions.
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