Editor: The book is edited by John D. McDonald.
Purpose: The primary objective is to provide an extensive overview of electric power substations, serving as both a comprehensive reference and a guide for study.
Context: It is part of the Electrical Engineering Handbook Series by CRC Press/Taylor & Francis. The book aims to provide the information readers need about the subject at least 80% of the time.
Professionals: It is written for electric power-engineering professionals who require detailed design information.
Other Engineering Disciplines: It also serves as an overview for mechanical or civil engineers who need specific information in one particular area.
Students and Researchers: The chapters are written as tutorials with references for further reading.
The book is organized into 20 chapters that cover the entire life cycle of a substation, from initial concept to end-of-life management:
How a Substation Happens: Covers planning, budgeting, and site selection.
Specialized Substation Types: Detailed sections on Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS), Air-Insulated Substations (AIS), and High-Voltage Power Electronic Substations.
Core Design Elements: Chapters on high-voltage switching equipment, grounding, lightning shielding, and seismic considerations.
Automation and Security: Covers substation integration, automation, and both physical and cyber security.
Ancillary Systems: Includes oil containment, fire protection, and community considerations.
Project Conclusion: Focuses on asset management, station commissioning, and project closeout.
Substation Design and Implementation: Includes technical details on bus configurations (single bus, ring bus, breaker-and-a-half), transformer connections, and site preparation.
Switching Equipment: Provides in-depth analysis of disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and circuit switchers.
Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS): Explains the use of sulfur hexafluoride gas for insulation, allowing for smaller, more reliable stations in space-constrained areas.
Integration and Automation: Discusses the transition from traditional remote terminal units (RTUs) to Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and data concentrators to optimize asset management.
Security and Safety: Addresses physical security methods to prevent human intrusion and cyber security measures to protect control and diagnostic systems from remote attacks.
Asset Management: Explores business-driven strategies for maximizing performance while managing risk and budgets.
The majority of the chapter authors are members of the IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) Substations Committee.
Consequently, the book incorporates the most recent technological developments and the industry standards that govern substation design and operation.
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