Practical Electrical Network Automation and Communication Systems

Practical Electrical Network Automation and Communication Systems by Cobus Strauss Power system automation is at the cutting edge of technology in electrical engineering. It means having an intelligent, interactive power distribution and transmission network including:
• Increased performance and reliability of electrical protection
• Advanced disturbance and event recording capabilities aiding in detailed electrical fault analyses
• Display of real-time substation automation in a central control center
• Remote switching and advanced supervisory control over the power network
• Increased integrity and safety of the electrical power network including advanced interlocking functions
• Advanced automation functions eg intelligent load shedding.

The Contents of Practical Electrical Network Automation and Communication Systems

• Introduction to power system automation
• Historical development of power system automation
• Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering
• Overview of power networks
• Fundamentals of electrical protection
• Electrical Power Systems Design and Analysis
• Remote substation access and local intelligence
• Data communications
• Substation automation system design
• Communication protocols
• SCADA system
• Communications in power system automation
• Electrical Power Systems Design and Analysis
• Power system automation architectures
• Power system automation products on the market GE, ABB, SEL, Siemens, and Alstom
• Practical considerations.

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