{"product_id":"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\u003cp\u003e \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","brand":"WILEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031455613168,"sku":"9781118381359","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118381359_p0.jpg?v=1763693942","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118381359","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}