{"product_id":"switching-in-electrical-transmission-and-smeets-9781118381359","title":"Switching in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwitching in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems\u003c\/i\u003e presents the issues and technological solutions associated with switching in power systems, from medium to ultra-high voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarises the issues and technological solutions associated with the switching of currents in transmission and distribution systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces and explains recent developments such as vacuum switchgear for transmission systems, SF6 environmental consequences and alternatives, and circuit-breaker testing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides practical guidance on how to deal with unacceptable switching transients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails the worldwide IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards on switching equipment, illustrating current circuit-breaker applications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures many figures and tables originating from full-power tests and established training courses, or from measurements in real networks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on practical and application issues relevant to practicing engineers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential reading for electrical engineers, utility engineers, power system application engineers, consultants and power systems asset managers, postgraduates and final year power system undergraduates.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e René Smeets, Lou Van Der Sluis, Mirsad Kapetanovic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118381351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118381359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.70w x 1.00d","brand":"René Smeets","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44067107438847,"sku":"9781118381359","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6865aef8-00b1-4b54-94b4-aebab6e00535.jpg?v=1685411236","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/switching-in-electrical-transmission-and-smeets-9781118381359","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}