ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM BASICS FOR THE NONELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL; Contents; Preface; About the book; About the Author; Chapter Summaries; Chapter 1: System Overview, Terminology, and Basic Concepts; Chapter 2: Generation; Chapter 3: Transmission Lines; Chapter 4: Substations; Chapter 5: Distribution; Chapter 6: Consumption; Chapter 7: System Protection; Chapter 8: Interconnected Power Systems; Chapter 9: System Control Centers and Telecommunications; Chapter 10: Personal Protection (Safety); Acknowledgments; 1 System Overview, Terminology, and Basic Concepts; Chapter Objectives History of Electric PowerSystem Overview; Terminology; Voltage; Current; Power; Energy; DC Voltage and Current; AC Voltage and Current; Comparing AC and DC Voltage and Current; Frequency; AC Voltage Generation; Physical Law #1; Single-Phase AC Voltage Generation; Three-Phase AC Voltage Generation; The Three-Phase AC Generator; AC Connections; Delta; Wye; Wye and Delta Stator Connections; Three Types of Electrical Load; Resistive Load; Inductive Load; Capacitive Load (Figure 1-18); 2 Generation; Chapter Objectives; Real-Time Generation; Power Plants and Prime Movers; Steam Turbine Power Plants Hydroelectric Power PlantsCombustion Turbine Generation Plants; Renewable Energy; 3 Transmission Lines; Chapter Objectives; Transmission Lines; Raising Voltage to Reduce Current; Raising Voltage to Reduce Losses; Bundled Conductors; Conductors; Conductor Material; Conductor Types; Conductor Size; Insulation and Outer Covers; Voltage Classes; Transmission Line Design Parameters (OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY READING); Insulation; Audible Noise; Underground Transmission (OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY READING); DC Transmission Systems (OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY READING); 4 Substations; Chapter Objectives Substation EquipmentTransformers; Transformer Fundamentals; Power Transformers; Bushings; Instrument Transformers; Autotransformers (Optional Supplementary Reading); Regulators; Theory of Operation; Regulator Controls (Optional Supplementary Reading); Circuit Breakers; Oil Circuit Breakers; SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers; Vacuum Circuit Breakers; Air Circuit Breakers; Reclosers; Disconnect Switches; Substations; Line Switches; Lightning Arresters; Electrical Bus; Capacitor Banks; Substation Capacitor Banks; Distribution Capacitor Bank; Reactors; Shunt Reactors-Transmission Series Reactors-DistributionStatic Var Compensators; Control Building; Preventive Maintenance; Infrared Technology; Dissolved Gas Analysis; 5 Distribution; Chapter Objectives; Distribution Systems; Distribution Voltages; Distribution Feeders; Wye vs. Delta Feeders and Connections; Line-to-Ground vs. Line-to-Neutral Voltages (Optional Supplementary Reading); Wye Primaries Overhead; Delta Primaries; Transformer Connections (Optional Supplementary Reading); Distribution Transformers: Single-Phase; Distribution Transformers: Three-Phase; Fuses and Cutouts; Riser or Dip Pole; Underground Service.

This book aims to give non–electrical professionals a fundamental understanding of large interconnected electrical power systems, better known as the Power Grid , with regard to terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, industry standards, control room operations for both normal and emergency conditions, maintenance, consumption, telecommunications and safety. The text begins with an overview of the terminology and basic electrical concepts commonly used in the industry then it examines the generation, transmission and distribution of power. Other topics discussed include energy management, conservation of electrical energy, consumption characteristics and regulatory aspects to help readers understand modern electric power systems.