Electric Power Transmission and DistributionElectric Power Transmission and Distribution is a comprehensive text, designed for undergraduate courses in power systems and transmission and distribution. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, this book introduces the reader to electrical, mechanical and economic aspects of the design and construction of electric power transmission and distribution systems. Some key features of the book include a comprehensive chapter on voltage control; in-depth coverage on transmission-line parameters, performance of short, medium and long transmission lines; exclusive chapters on substations and economical design of power- and distribution systems; precise explanations, supported by examples; photographs that enable students to visualize the components of transmission systems; solved problems using MATLAB; 'Chapter at a Glance' at the end of every chapter to strengthen the learning process. |
Contents
TRANSMISSIONLINE PARAMETERS | 15 |
Unsymmetrical Spacing | 46 |
PERFORMANCE OF SHORT AND MEDIUM | 87 |
PERFORMANCE OF LONG TRANSMISSION LINES | 127 |
TRANSMISSION LINE TRANSIENTS | 181 |
CORONA | 219 |
MECHANICAL DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION LINE | 243 |
OVERHEAD LINE INSULATORS | 275 |
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS | 407 |
SUBSTATIONS | 449 |
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS | 479 |
EHV AND HVDC TRANSMISSION LINES | 519 |
FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS | 535 |
Datasheets | 554 |
Answers to Odd Questions | 563 |
Solutions using MATLAB Programs | 571 |
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angle bus bar cable Calculate capacitor charging current conductor material conductor material required connected constant corona corona loss cos² coso cost cross-section D₁ diameter dielectric distribution system distributor earth effect electrical ENTER THE VALUE feeder Ferranti effect frequency HVDC I₁ increased input ENTER insulators intersheath kg/cm² kg/m kV/cm KVAr length line conductor line voltage load current metres mH/km motor MVAr neutral operating voltage overhead line p.f. lagging phasor phasor diagram potential power factor power loss power system R₁ R₂ reactance reactive power receiving end receiving-end voltage resistance SENDING END sending-end voltage sheath shown in Fig single-phase skin effect Solution stress string efficiency substation supply surge impedance synchronous condenser three-phase three-wire system thyristor transformer transmission line transmission system transmitted two-wire system V₁ V₂ voltage drop voltage regulation Volume of conductor wave