Practical Electrical Network Automation and Communication Systems

✍ Scribed by Cobus Strauss CPEng BSc (ElecEng) Bcomm

• Publisher: Newnes
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 202
• Series: IDC Technology
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

In the past automation of the power network was a very specialized area but recently due to deregulation and privatization the area has become of a great importance because companies require more information and communication to minimize costs, reduce workforce and minimize errors in order to make a profit.
* Covers engineering requirements and business implications of this cutting-edge and ever-evolving field
* Provides a unique insight into a fast-emerging and growing market that has become and will continue to evolve into one of leading communication technologies
* Written in a practical manner to help readers handle the transformation from the old analog environment to the modern digital communications-based one

✦ Table of Contents

Preface......Page 2
1 - Introduction to power system automation......Page 4
2 - Historical development of power system automation......Page 10
3 - Overview of power networks......Page 17
4 - Fundamentals of electrical protection......Page 23
5 - Remote substation access and local intelligence......Page 49
6 - Data communications......Page 54
7 - Communication protocols,......Page 70
8 - SCADA systems......Page 111
9 - Communications in power system automation......Page 122
10 - Power system automation architectures......Page 131
11 - Power system automation systems on the market......Page 139
12 - Practical considerations......Page 167
Appendix A - The internet......Page 171
Index......Page 197