Table of Contents

Part I: Electric Power Generation: Nonconventional Methods

Wind Power. Photovoltaic Fundamentals. Advanced Energy Technologies. Water.

Part II: Electric Power Generation: Conventional Methods

Hydroelectric Power Generation. Synchronous Machinery. Thermal Generating Plants. Distributed Utilities.

Part III: Transmission System

Concept of Energy Transmission and Distribution. Transmission Line Structures. Insulators and Accessories. Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance. Insulated Power Cables Used in Underground Applications. Transmission Line Parameters. Sag and Tension of Conductor. Corona and Noise. Geomagnetic Disturbances and Impacts upon Power System Operation. Lightning Protection. Reactive Power Compensation. Environmental Impact of Transmission Lines. Transmission Line Reliability Methods. High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission System. Transmission Line Structures. Advanced Technology High-Temperature Conductors.

Part IV: Distribution Systems

Power System Loads. Distribution System Modeling and Analysis. Power System Operation and Control. Hard-to-Find Information (on Distribution System Characteristics and Protection). Real-Time Control of Distributed Generation. Distribution Short-Circuit Protection.

Part V: Electric Power Utilization

Metering of Electric Power and Energy. Basic Electric Power Utilization: Loads, Load Characterization and Load Modeling. Electric Power Utilization: Motors. Linear Electric Motors.

Part VI: Power Quality

Introduction. Wiring and Grounding for Power Quality. Harmonics in Power Systems. Voltage Sags. Voltage Fluctuations and Lamp Flicker in Power Systems. Power Quality Monitoring.

About the Author

Leonard L. Grigsby is retired from Auburn University, Alabama, USA.