Power Transmission & Distribution, 2nd Edition

Our ever-increasing dependence on electricity demands improvements in the quality of its supply. The deregulation of electric (and other) utilities, the events of 9/11, and the blackouts in North America, London, and the Italian peninsula evidence this need. This book looks at our current transmission systems and how loop circuits can substantially improve the reliability of transmission lines, essentially to provide a two-way feed to the consumer and insuring continuity of service if a fault develops on the circuit. It also covers distribution systems and includes information on how small generating units can be connected directly to the distribution system in the same manner as in larger cogenerating units.

Preface to the Original Edition—1990
Preface to the Second Edition—2004

Chapter 1 : Introduction, Consumer Characteristics
Chapter 2 : Distribution System Electrical Design
Chapter 3 : Subtransmission System Electrical Design
Chapter 4 : Transmission System Electrical Design
Chapter 5 : Electrical Protection
Chapter 6 : Direct Current Transmission
Chapter 7 : Overhead Mechanical Design and Construction
Chapter 8 : Underground Mechanical Design and Construction
Chapter 9 : Associated Operations

Appendix
A : Circuit Analysis
B : Symmetrical Components
C : Review of Complex Numbers
D : Transmission and Distribution Delivery Systems Efficiencies
E : Street Lighting—Constant Current Circuitry
F : Economic Studies
G : The Grid Coordinate System, Tying Maps to Computers
H : United States and Metric Relationships
Index