Switching in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems

Switching in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems

<p><i>Switching in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems</i> presents the issues and technological solutions associated with switching in power systems, from medium to ultra-high voltage.</p> <p>The book systematically discusses the electrical aspects of switching, details the way load and fault currents are interrupted, the impact of fault currents, and compares switching equipment in particular circuit-breakers. The authors also explain all examples of practical switching phenomena by examining real measurements from switching tests.</p> <p>Other highlights include: up to date commentary on new developments in transmission and distribution technology such as ultra-high voltage systems, vacuum switchgear for high-voltage, generator circuit-breakers, distributed generation, DC-interruption, aspects of cable systems, disconnector switching, very fast transients, and circuit-breaker reliability studies.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Summarises the issues and technological solutions associated with the switching of currents in   transmission and distribution systems.</li> <li>Introduces and explains recent developments such as vacuum switchgear for transmission systems, SF6 environmental consequences and alternatives,  and circuit-breaker testing.</li> <li>Provides practical guidance on how to deal with unacceptable switching transients.</li> <li>Details the worldwide IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards on switching equipment, illustrating current circuit-breaker applications.</li> <li>Features many figures and tables originating from full-power tests and established training courses, or from measurements in real networks.</li> <li>Focuses on practical and application issues relevant to practicing engineers.</li> <li>Essential reading for electrical engineers, utility engineers, power system application engineers, consultants and power systems asset managers, postgraduates and final year power system undergraduates.</li> </ul>