Understanding Electric Power Systems: An Overview of the Technology and the Marketplace (IEEE Press Understanding Science & Technology Series)

Casazza, Jack; Delea, Frank

ISBN 10: 0471446521 / ISBN 13: 9780471446521

Editore: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2003

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Titolo: Understanding Electric Power Systems: An ...

Casa editrice: Wiley-IEEE Press

Data di pubblicazione: 2003

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: New

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Riassunto:

The Enron scandal notwithstanding, it is important for professionals in the electric power industry and related positions gain a solid understanding of electric power systems and how they work. Written by two veteran power company managers and respected experts, this is a real-world view of electric power systems, how they operate, how the organizations are structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced.

A comprehensive overview of the electric power industry from the inside
Covers electric power system components, electricity consumption, generation, transmission, distribution, electric utility operation, electric system control, power system reliability, government regulation, utility rate making, and financial considerations.

Includes an extensive glossary of key terms used in the U.S. and also definitions for terms used worldwide

Informazioni sull?autore:

JACK CASAZZA is currently President of the American Education Institute and an Outside Director of the Georgia Systems Operation Corporation. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a former utility executive and consultant, and has won many awards for his contribution to the development of electric power systems.