Control and automation of electrical power distribution systems. (©2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James Northcote-Green, Robert Wilson.
• Other Names: Northcote-Green, James; Wilson, Robert, 1951 September 29
• Contents: POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM CONTROL AND AUTOMATION; Introduction; Why Distribution Automation; Power Delivery Systems; Control Hierarchy; What Is Distribution Automation; Distribution Automation System; Basic Architectures and Implementation Strategies for DA; Definitions of Automated Device Preparedness; Summary; ; CENTRAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT; Introduction; Power System Operation; Operations Environment of Distribution Networks; Evolution of Distribution Management Systems; Basic Distribution Management System Functions; Basic of a Real-Time Control System (SCADA); Outage Management; Decision Support Tools; Subsystems; Extended Control-Feeder Automation; Performance Measures and Response Times; Data Base Structures and Interfaces; Conclusions; Appendix 2A: Sample Comprehensive CIM Structure; ; DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, MV NETWORKS; Introduction; Design of Networks; LV Distribution Networks; Switchgear for Distribution Substations and LV Networks; Extended Control of Distribution Substations and LV Networks; Summary; ; HARDWARE FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS; Introduction to Switchgear; Primary Switchgear; Ground Mounted Network Substations; Larger Distribution/Compact Substations; Pole Mounted Enclosed Switches; Pole Mounted Reclosers; Pole Mounted Switch Disconnectors and Disconnectors; Operating Mechanisms and Actuators; Current and Voltage Measuring Devices; Instrument Transformers in Extended Control; Current and Voltage Sensors; ; PROTECTION AND CONTROL; Introduction; Protection Using Relays; Sensitive Earth Fault and Instantaneous Protection Schemes; Protection Using Fuses; Earth Fault and Overcurrent Protection for Solid/ Resistance Earthed Networks; Earth Faults on Compensated Networks; Earth Faults on Unearthed Networks; An Earth Fault Relay for Compensated and Unearthed Networks; Fault Passage Indication; Connection of the FPI to the Distribution System Conductor; Distribution System Earthing and Fault Passage Indication; AutoReclosing and Fault Passage Indicators; The Choice of Indication between Phase Fault and Earth Fault; Resetting the Fault Passage Indicator; Grading of Fault Passage Indicators; Selecting a Fault Passage Indicator; Intelligent Electronic Device (IED); Power Supplies for Extended Control; Automation Ready Switchgear - FA Building Blocks; Examples of Building Blocks; Typical Inputs and Outputs for Building Blocks; Control Building Blocks and Retrofit; Control Logic; ; PERFORMANCE OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; Faults on Distribution Networks; Performance and Basic Reliability Calculations; Calculating the Effects of Extended Control; Improving the Reliability of Underground Networks; Improving the Reliability of Overhead Networks; Improving Performance with Automation; Improvements by Combining Design Methods on Underground Circuits; ; COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL AND AUTOMATION; Introduction; Communications and Distribution Automation; DA Communication Physical Link Options; Wireless Communication; Wire Communications; Distribution Automation Communications Protocols; Distribution Automation Communications Architecture; DA Communications User Interface; Some Considerations for DA Communications Selection; Requirements for Dimensioning the Communications Channel; Glossary of Communication Terms Used; ; CREATING THE BUSINESS CASE; Introduction; Potential Benefits Perceived by the Industry for Substation Automation; Potential Benefits Perceived by the Industry for Feeder Automation; Generic Benefits; Benefits Opportunity Matrix; Benefits Flow Chart; Dependencies, Shared and Unshared Benefits; Capital Deferral, Release, or Displacement; Savings in Manpower; Savings Related to Energy; Other Operating Benefits; Summary of DA Functions and Benefits; Economic Value-Cost; Presentation of Results and Conclusion; ; CASE STUDIES; Introduction; Case Study 1, Long Rural Feeder; Case Study 2, Large Urban Network; ; Glossary; Index
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC/Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2007
• Copyright Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (464 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 621.319; Electric power distribution -- Automation; Electric power systems -- Control; Electric power systems -- Automation; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical; Electric power distribution -- Automation; Electric power systems -- Automation; Electric power systems -- Control; Distribuição de energia elétrica (automação); Sistemas elétricos de potência (automação); Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420014846; 1420014846
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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