Electrical Distribution Engineering, 3rd Edition

Newly revised and edited, this comprehensive volume brings you up-to-date information on the latest developments which impact planning and design of electrical distribution systems. Addressing topics such as mechanical designs, materials improvements, total quality control, computers and electronic circuitry, this book answers questions on everything from the basics of electrical and mechanical design to the selection of optimum materials and equipment. Beginning with initial planning considerations, the author takes you through a step-by-step guide covering each stage of mechanical design of the principal facilities, including substation installation. Also provided is a data-backed assessment of the latest advances in materials, conductors, insulators, transformers, regulators, capacitors, switches, and substation equipment. Other topics include key non-technical and operation considerations, such as safety, quality of service, load shedding, brownouts, demand controls and more. The third edition adds new data on polymer insulators, as well as expansion of coverage of cogeneration, distributed generation and underground systems.

Preface
History and Development

Part 1 : The Distribution System
Chapter 1 : The Distribution System : Description
Chapter 2 : Distribution System Considerations

Part 2 : Planning and Design
Chapter 3 : Load Characteristics
Chapter 4 : Electrical Design
Chapter 5 : Mechanical Design : Overhead
Chapter 6 : Mechanical Design : Underground
Chapter 7 : Distribution Substations
Chapter 8 : Metering

Part 3 : Materials and Equipment
Chapter 9 : Conductors
Chapter 10 : Poles, Cross Arms, Pins, Racks, and Insulators
Chapter 11 : Transformers, Cutouts, and Surge Arresters
Chapter 12 : Regulators, Capacitors, Switches, and Reclosers
Chapter 13 : Distribution Substation Equipment

Part 4 : U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005
Chapter 14: U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005

Part 5 : Other Design Considerations
Chapter 15 : Nontechnical Considerations
Chapter 16 : Operating Considerations

Appendixes
Appendix A : Circuit Analysis Methods
Appendix B : Economic Studies
Appendix C : The Grid Coordinate System : Tying Maps to Computers
Appendix D : Automated Distribution Comes of Age
Appendix E : U.S. and Metric Relationships Index
Index