{"product_id":"high-voltage-protection-for-telecommunications-isbn-9780470276815","title":"High Voltage Protection for Telecommunications","description":"There is growing concern that new engineers, planners, and field technicians are not aware of the danger and reliability issues surrounding proper protection of telecommunications circuits. Using a practical, hands-on approach, \u003ci\u003eHigh Voltage Protection for Telecommunications\u003c\/i\u003e combines all the essential information and key issues into one book. Designed for professional training and self-study, the text will help guide managers, engineers, planners, and technicians through the process of planning, designing, installing, and maintaining safe and reliable data and voice communications circuits that are exposed to High Voltage events. \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Overview of High Voltage Protection for Telecommunications 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Purpose and Applications 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe HV Protection Challenge 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHV Isolation Standards 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Electric Power System Fundamentals 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Terminology for Telecommunications 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Power System Overview 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAC Voltage Generation 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstation Equipment 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmission Lines 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Lines 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Protection Equipment and Concepts 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Ground Potential Rise (GPR) and Zone of Influence 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Ground Potential Rise (GPR) 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPR 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPR Locations 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Affecting GPR 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculation of GPR 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZOI 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarth Resistivity 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPR and ZOI Calculation Methods 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightning Faults 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectromagnetic Induction under Fault Conditions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Electrical Cable Stress 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Protection Engineers 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Critical Telecommunications Circuits in HV Environments 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Performance Objectives (SPOs) 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtective Relaying Schemes that Require Class A Circuits 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Applications that Require Class B Circuits 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Communication Service Types 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Grid and Cyber Security 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 High Voltage Protection Equipment 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Shunt Protection 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Protection 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Consideration for Nearby Facilities 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Level III HV Protection Equipment, Installation, and Testing 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel III Copper HVI Components 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopper HVI System Design 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopper HVI Installation Examples 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopper HVI System Initial Testing 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopper HVI Maintenance and Inspection 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber HVI Systems Installation 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber HVI Installation Examples 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Sites on Electrical Power Towers 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection at Non-Power Company Locations 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Personnel Safety Working with HV Protection Equipment 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Safety 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Protection Priorities 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch and Step Potentials 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Service Request Form 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 237\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“It is certainly a worthwhile book for anyone who needs to understand the theory of basic telecommunication\u003cbr\u003e circuit protection and the practical protection methods in use today.”  (\u003ci\u003eIEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e 1 January 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSTEVEN W. BLUME is President and CEO of Applied Professional Training, Inc., a world-class technical training company serving both the electric power and telecommunications industries. Mr. Blume has extensive experience in power systems planning, design, construction, and operations of major power plants, lines and substations. His telecommunications experience includes work with fiber optics, microwave, radio, power line carrier, and copper systems in high voltage environments.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSets forth the steps needed to protect critical telecommunications circuits from power faults and lightning in high voltage environments\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe need to protect telecommunications circuits from power faults and lightning has never been greater: when power outages or system disturbances occur, reliable telecommunications are essential. With this book as their guide, readers will know what they need to do (and not do) to protect critical telecommunications circuits and equipment located in high voltage environments such as electrical power plants, substations, and power towers. Moreover, the book explains how to get the job done safely, detailing the proper implementation of safety procedures and the use of protective equipment to eliminate or minimize risk. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting the foundation, the book begins with an overview of the problem, key issues, industry standards, and safety concerns. Next, it covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefinitions and fundamentals of electric power systems, with regard to HVPT applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCauses, boundary conditions, and calculations of ground potential rise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical telecommunications circuits that must be protected in high voltage environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtection schemes and equipment to resolve ground potential rise problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective installation and testing of high voltage interface equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal safety for telecommunications personnel working with equipment in high voltage environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, the author refers to accepted industry standards and best practices. 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