High Voltage Engineering

High Voltage Engineering

<P>Inspired by a new revival of worldwide interest in extra-high-voltage (EHV) and ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transmission, <B>High Voltage Engineering</B> merges the latest research with the extensive experience of the best in the field to deliver a comprehensive treatment of electrical insulation systems for the next generation of utility engineers and electric power professionals. The book offers extensive coverage of the physical basis of high-voltage engineering, from insulation stress and strength to lightning attachment and protection and beyond. </P> <P>Presenting information critical to the design, selection, testing, maintenance, and operation of a myriad of high-voltage power equipment, this must-have text:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>Discusses power system overvoltages, electric field calculation, and statistical analysis of ionization and breakdown phenomena essential for proper planning and interpretation of high-voltage tests</LI> <LI>Considers the breakdown of gases (SF<SUB>6</SUB>), liquids (insulating oil), solids, and composite materials, as well as the breakdown characteristics of long air gaps</LI> <LI>Describes insulation systems currently used in high-voltage engineering, including air insulation and insulators in overhead power transmission lines, gas-insulated substation (GIS) and cables, oil-paper insulation in power transformers, paper-oil insulation in high-voltage cables, and polymer insulation in cables</LI> <LI>Examines contemporary practices in insulation coordination in association with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) definition and the latest standards</LI> <LI>Explores high-voltage testing and measuring techniques, from generation of test voltages to digital measuring methods</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>With an emphasis on handling practical situations encountered in the operation of high-voltage power equipment, <B>High Voltage Engineering</B> provides readers with a detailed, real-world understanding of electrical insulation systems, including the various factors affectingۥand the actual means of evaluatingۥinsulation performance and their application in the establishment of technical specifications. </P>