Protection of Electricity Distribution Networks [Hardcover]

High quality electrical service is everyday more stringent in utilities and industrial facilities around the world. One of the main players to achieve this is the protection system, which has to be reliable, fast and with a good cost/benefit ratio. Protection of generation and transmission systems are also treated in the text. References to modern topics such as the Distributed Generation, Smart Grid and Standard IEC 61850 have been introduced. Written by two well experienced engineers who combine a comprehensive theoretical background with examples and exercises, this book will allow the reader to easily follow the ideas explored. The book will be valuable to pre and postgraduate students, design, maintenance and consulting engineers as well as instructors looking for proper references.
Preface and acknowledgements
Preface to second edition
Preface to third edition
1 Introduction
2 Calculation of short-circuit currents
3 Classification and function of relays
4 Current and voltage transformers
5 Overcurrent protection
6 Fuses, reclosers and sectionalisers
7 Directional overcurrent relays
8 Differential protection
9 Distance protection
10 Protection of industrial systems
11 Industrial plant load shedding
12 Protection schemes and substation design diagrams
13 Communication networks for power systems automation
14 Installation, testing and maintenance of protection systems
Appendix: Solutions to exercises
Bibliography