Power systems handbook: Design, operation and maintenance
This handbook contains innovative methods for improving and streamlining all phases of electric utility operation outside the power plant. Part One describes step by step through each element of system operation and maintenance, covering such specifics as land rights, tree clearance, lightning and effective grounding, pole maintenance, switch maintenance, OCR and oil switch maintenance, meter testing, inspections, preventive maintenance, system coordination, substation construction, and effective use of contractors. Also presented is a comprehensive efficiency rating system developed by the author to systematically assess all aspects of operations and determine where improvements are feasible. It describes a simple, accurate and effective computerized load management program which can be used to insure optimum transformer and line loading, phase balance, and system coordination. Maintenance operations may benefit from a time-tested computerized program of trouble analysis which makes it possible to eliminate many potential problems before they occur. Part Two describes twenty-eight unique power system problems which the author has encountered in every phase of operation, and presents a proven solution for each. Covering such scenarios as mysterious equipment failures, unexplained voltages, unanticipated grounding problems, and lightning and icing problems, this section guides one to an understanding of not only the solution, but the systematic assessment process which led to that solution. Phase rotation and phase sequence are explained in clear terms, and difficult calculations involving value of losses, reduced voltage drops, motor dip and system impedances are simplified. This handbook provides a powerful problem-solving desk reference for electric utility engineers, managers and superintendents, as well as for consultants who work within the utility industry.
- OSTI ID:
- 5249421
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
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240100* - Power Systems- (1990-)