Generating Electric Power for Transmission and Distribution

By Arthur Peterson

Generating Electric Power for Transmission and Distribution addresses the critical infrastructure that underpins modern society: the reliable and efficient delivery of electricity. The complexity of integrating diverse generation sources with varying load demands across vast geographical areas presents significant engineering challenges, requiring robust design, protection, and operational strategies to ensure grid stability and safety.This book systematically explores essential aspects of power system engineering. It delves into specialized transformer connection schemes vital for voltage and phase integration, alongside comprehensive coverage of protective devices and systems, including circuit breakers, relays, and surge arresters, crucial for network resilience. Furthermore, it examines the fundamental principles and advanced construction techniques for overhead transmission lines, encompassing conductor types, insulators, and sag calculations. The text also covers underground cable systems, detailing design, installation, maintenance, and associated cost considerations.This comprehensive resource is invaluable for students, researchers, and practicing engineers in electrical power systems, power generation, and distribution."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9YB259M
• ISBN13: 9798902110880
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Oryson Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 7.0"