Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering

This market leading classic is a true comprehensive on-the-job reference, covering all aspects of getting electricity from the source to user via the power grid. Electric power transmission and distribution is a huge sector, and engineers require the real world guidance of this book in order to upgrade networks to handle smart and renewable sources of power. This new edition covers renewable and distributed energy developments, international regulatory compliance issues with coverage of IEC standards, and new key conversions to US based standards and terminologies

Utilising examples from real-life systems and challenges, this book clearly and succinctly outlines fundamental knowledge requirements for working in this area. Written by engineers for engineers, theory is tied to current best-practice, and new chapters cover hot topics including DC Transmission, Smart Networks and bringing renewable sources into the grid. Particularly useful for power engineers starting out on their career, this new edition ensures Bayliss remains an essential ‘tool of the trade’ for all engineers, technicians, managers and planners involved in electricity supply and industrial electricity usage.

Updated to ensure that the book continues to deliver all the fundamental knowledge requirements of practicing power engineers in a single volumeHigh profile authors with extensive career-long knowledge of the industry30% new and revised content includes new chapters on renewable and distributed energy sourcesExpanded coverage of power quality, latest EMC standards and requirements, earthing and bonding, surge protection, line design and switchgear developments

Chapter 1: System Studies

Chapter 2: Drawings and Diagrams

Chapter 3: Substation Layouts

Chapter 4: Substation Auxiliary Power Supplies

Chapter 5: Current and Voltage Transformers

Chapter 6: Insulators

Chapter 7: Substation Building Services

Chapter 8: Earthing and Bonding

Chapter 9: Insulation Co-ordination

Chapter 10: Relay Protection

Chapter 11: Fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers

Chapter 12: Cables

Chapter 13: Switchgear

Chapter 14: Power Transformers

Chapter 15: Substation and Overhead Line Foundations

Chapter 16: Overhead Line Routing

Chapter 17: Structures, Towers and Poles

Chapter 18: Overhead Line Conductor and Technical Specifications

Chapter 19: Testing and Commissioning

Chapter 20: Electromagnetic Compatibility

Chapter 21: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Chapter 22: Project Management

Chapter 23: Distribution Planning

Chapter 24: Power Quality- Harmonics in Power Systems

Chapter 25: Power Quality - Voltage Fluctuations

Chapter 26: High Voltage Direct Current Transmission

Chapter 27: Smart Grids

Chapter 28: Fundamentals