Power System Protection & Switchgear (PLT 401/3)

Switchgear is required to isolate faulty equipment, divide large networks into sections for repair purposes and reconfigure networks in order to restore power supplies and control other equipment. This book covers general principles and topics such as interruption techniques, fault level calculations, switching transients and electrical insulation. Solutions to practical problems associated with distribution switchgear are also included, making it an esssential text for power engineering students and practising engineers.

A set of four volumes compiled by leading authorities in the electricity supply industry and manufacturing companies to provide a comprehensive treatment of power system protection.

Increase understanding and optimize management with this practical guide to power system protection.

Plant operators, electricians, field technicians and engineers will gain a practical understanding of the role and workings of power system protection systems from this work. An understanding of power systems and their optimized management will increase plant efficiency and performance as well as increasing safety levels. This book provides both the underpinning knowledge and basic calculations needed to understand, specify, use and maintain power protection systems, and the practical techniques required on a daily basis. After studying this book you will have an excellent knowledge of the principles of protection. You will also have a better understanding of the possible problems likely to arise in day-to-day work with power protection systems.