This book deals with nearly all aspects of power system engineering, offering a general approach to topics such as load estimate and the selection of system and substation topology, and will enable readers to adapt basics of power systems and equipment design to special tasks and engineering projects. Theoretical basics are provided as necessary, but emphasis is on practical applications. Details for the design and operation of major power system equipment, such as cables, transformers, and overhead lines, are provided. Basics of load-flow representation of equipment and short-circuit analysis are explained. A major chapter deals with procedures for project definition, tendering, and contracting. An appendix lists relevant norms and standards. The book can serve as a reference for engineers working in utilities and industry, and can also be used as a handbook in graduate courses. Schlabbach is professor of power system engineering and renewable energies at the University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Rofalski is a consultant in power transmission and distribution. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Describing in detail how electrical power systems are planned and designed, this monograph illustrates the required structures of systems, substations and equipment using international standards and latest computer methods.
The book discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different arrangements within switchyards and of the topologies of the power systems, describing methods to determine the main design parameters of cables, overhead lines, and transformers needed to realize the supply task, as well as the influence of environmental conditions on the design and the permissible loading of the equipment. Additionally, general requirements for protection schemes and the main schemes related to the various protection tasks are given.
With its focus on the requirements and procedures of tendering and project contracting, this book enables the reader to adapt the basics of power systems and equipment design to special tasks and engineering projects.