Electrical power distribution systems

✍ Scribed by V. Kamaraju

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 278
• Edition: 8
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Contents
Chapter One SUPPLY SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION PRACTICES
Introduction
1.1 Supply Systems
1.2 The Distribution Systems
1.3 Organisation and Contents of the Book
Summary
Keywords
Review Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
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Chapter Two LOAD CHARACTERISTICS AND LOAD MODELLING
Introduction
2.1 Defi nitions
2.2 Loads and Load Characteristics
2.3 Load Curves and Load-Duration Curves
2.4 Relation Between Load and Loss Factor: A Simplifi ed Approach
2.5 Load Growth and Diversifi ed Demands
2.6 Load Modeling
2.7 Load Growth and Forecasting
Summary
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Problem
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Chapter Three OVERHEAD LINES AND CABLES
Introduction
3.1 Line Parameters
3.2 Overhead Lines, Insulators and Supports
3.3 Cables
3.4 Insulation Resistance
3.5 Voltage Drop and Power Loss in Conductors
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Chapter Four DISTRIBUTION FEEDERS
Introduction
4.1 Primary and Secondary Distribution
4.2 Distribution Substation Location and Planning
4.3 Feeder Loading and Voltage-Drop Considerations
4.4 Voltage-Drop in Feeder Lines with Different Loadings
4.5 Voltage Drop Constant ‘K’ For Feeders with Different Types of Loadings
4.6 Feeder Rating with Square-type Distribution System
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Chapter Five PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Introduction
5.1 Primary Distribution System
5.2 Primary Feeder Voltage Levels and Loading
5.3 Secondary Distribution Systems
5.4 Distribution Feeders
5.5 Design Considerations
Summary
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Problem
Multiple Choice Questions
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Chapter Six VOLTAGE DROP AND POWER LOSS CALCULATIONS
Introduction
6.1 DC, 2-Wire Distribution System
6.2 DC, 3-Wire System
6.3 AC Single-Phase Distribution System
6.4 Voltage Drop (% VD) Computation Based on Load Density
6.5 Voltage Drop (VD) With Underground Cable Distribution
6.6 Power-loss Estimation In Distribution System
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Chapter Seven REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION AND APPLICATIONS OF CAPACITORS
Introduction
7.1 Advantages and Benefi ts of Power Factor Improvement
7.2 Power-factor Analysis and Basics
7.3 Power-Factor Improvement Using Capacitors: Mathematical Calculation
7.4 Location of Capacitors
7.5 Voltage Improvement Achieved Using Capacitor Banks
7.6 Application of Capacitors for Power-Factor Improvement
7.7 Sub-harmonic Oscillations and Ferro-Resonance due to Capacitor Banks
7.8 Synchronous Motors for Reactive Power Compensation and Power Factor Improvement
7.9 Optimum Power Factor for Distribution Systems
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Chapter Eight SUBSTATIONS EQUIPMENT, LOCATION AND GROUNDING
Introduction
8.1 Substation Types
8.2 Substation Components, Equipment and Layouts
8.3 Substation Location and Size
8.4 Grounding
8.5 Earth Connections and Earthing System
8.6 Gas Insulated Substation (GIS)
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Chapter Nine FAULTS AND OVER VOLTAGES IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Introduction
9.1 Types of Faults
9.2 Symmetrical Component Analysis
9.3 Fault Analysis for Distribution System
9.4 Overvoltage in Distribution Systems
Summary
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Chapter Ten PROTECTION
Introduction
10.1 Basic Requirements
10.2 Overcurrent Protection : Fuses
10.3 Circuit Breakers
10.4 Protective Relays and Relaying
10.5 Coordination Between Different Protective Devices
10.6 Protection Against Overvoltages
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Chapter Eleven METERING, INSTRUMENTATION AND TARIFFS
Introduction
11.1 Measurement of Power
11.2 Measurement of Energy
11.3 Maximum Demand and Trivector Meters
11.4 Substation Instrumentation
11.5 Tariffs and Billing
Summary
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Chapter Twelve VOLTAGE CONTROL: SYSTEM PLANNING AND AUTOMATION
Introduction
12.1 Basic Difi nitions
12.2 Voltage Control
12.3 Distribution Planning
12.4 Distribution Automation
12.5 Distribution Optimization
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Appendix I
Appendix II
Bibliography and References
Index