Electric Utility Systems and Practices

Covers the essential components, operation and protection of the electric power system in a single volume. Discusses how the system operation and components are protected from abnormal operation such as short circuits, and the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. Presents information on how electric power is transmitted (energy from generator to load), and provides insights into the nature of the electric utility business. The Electric Utility Industry.

The Power System.

Power Generation.

Power From Steam and Combustion Turbines.

Power From Nuclear Fuel.

Power From Water.

Power Transmission.

Transformers.

Switchgear.

Substations.

Distribution.

Protective Relaying.

Stability.

System Operation.

System Design.

Index.

Homer M. Rustebakke is the author of Electric Utility Systems and Practices, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.