Power Systems in Emergencies: From Contingency Planning to Crisis Management by

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This text covers the increasingly important area of emergency control, covering the operational planning measures necessary to ensure that a power system generating or transmitting electricity will survive any disturbance with minimum impact on consumers, plant and current operation.

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As modern society has become increasingly reliant on electricity, disturbances to the power supply system have become a worldwide industry concern. The range and impact of disturbances are addressed in this comprehensive account of the planning, operation and control of power systems during emergencies. * The impact of a full range of power system emergency situations from adverse weather conditions and natural disasters to equipment failures, human errors and industrial action. * Detailed coverage of the procedures, organisation, training and equipment provided by utilities in order to contain the incidence and impact of disturbances, both sudden and predicted. * Survey of the measures adopted to restore electricity supply from various levels of failure. * The development of abnormal operating conditions: descriptions of actual power system failures and their impacts. * Discussion of the costs and benefits associated with emergency control. * Emergency control in the future - the impact of industry restructuring and deregulation and the new challenges facing utilities and their staff. Offering a clear and concise treatment of the cause, effect and prevention of power system emergencies, this timely book will appeal to utility managers, power engineers, consultants and practitioners involved in, and reliant upon, the electricity supply industry.

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As modern society has become increasingly reliant on electricity, disturbances to the power supply system have become a worldwide industry concern. The range and impact of disturbances are addressed in this comprehensive account of the planning, operation and control of power systems during emergencies. The impact of a full range of power system emergency situations from adverse weather conditions and natural disasters to equipment failures, human errors and industrial action. Detailed coverage of the procedures, organisation, training and equipment provided by utilities in order to contain the incidence and impact of disturbances, both sudden and predicted. Survey of the measures adopted to restore electricity supply from various levels of failure. The development of abnormal operating conditions: descriptions of actual power system failures and their impacts. Discussion of the costs and benefits associated with emergency control. Emergency control in the future - the impact of industry restructuring and deregulation and the new challenges facing utilities and their staff. Offering a clear and concise treatment of the cause, effect and prevention of power system emergencies, this timely book will appeal to utility managers, power engineers, consultants and practitioners involved in, and reliant upon, the electricity supply industry.

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As modern society has become increasingly reliant on electricity, disturbances to the power supply system have become a worldwide industry concern. The range and impact of disturbances are addressed in this comprehensive account of the planning, operation and control of power systems during emergencies. The impact of a full range of power system emergency situations from adverse weather conditions and natural disasters to equipment failures, human errors and industrial action. Detailed coverage of the procedures, organisation, training and equipment provided by utilities in order to contain the incidence and impact of disturbances, both sudden and predicted. Survey of the measures adopted to restore electricity supply from various levels of failure. The development of abnormal operating conditions: descriptions of actual power system failures and their impacts. Discussion of the costs and benefits associated with emergency control. Emergency control in the future - the impact of industry restructuring and deregulation and the new challenges facing utilities and their staff. Offering a clear and concise treatment of the cause, effect and prevention of power system emergencies, this timely book will appeal to utility managers, power engineers, consultants and practitioners involved in, and reliant upon, the electricity supply industry.

Author Biography

U. G. Knight is the author of Power Systems in Emergencies: From Contingency Planning to Crisis Management, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface.Introduction and Contents.Disturbances in Power Systems and their Effects.Some General Aspects of Emergency Control.The Power System and its Operational and Control Infrastructure.Measures to Minimize the Impact of Disturbances.The Natural Environment -Some Disturbances Reviewed.Restoration.Training and Simulators for Emergency Control.Plant Characteristics and Control Facilities for Emergency Control, and Benefits to be Obtained.Systems and Emergency Control in the Future.Appendix 1: Some Major Interconnected Systems Around the World: Existing and Possible Developments.Appendix 2: Glossary of Useful Terms.Appendix 3: Some Useful Mathematical and Modelling Techniques in Power Systems Studies.Index.

Review

"...Knight offers advice on dealing with a system under short-term instabilities..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

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As modern society has become increasingly reliant on electricity, disturbances to the power supply system have become a worldwide industry concern. The range and impact of disturbances are addressed in this comprehensive account of the planning, operation and control of power systems during emergencies. The impact of a full range of power system emergency situations from adverse weather conditions and natural disasters to equipment failures, human errors and industrial action. Detailed coverage of the procedures, organisation, training and equipment provided by utilities in order to contain the incidence and impact of disturbances, both sudden and predicted. Survey of the measures adopted to restore electricity supply from various levels of failure. The development of abnormal operating conditions: descriptions of actual power system failures and their impacts. Discussion of the costs and benefits associated with emergency control. Emergency control in the future - the impact of industry restructuring and deregulation and the new challenges facing utilities and their staff. Offering a clear and concise treatment of the cause, effect and prevention of power system emergencies, this timely book will appeal to utility managers, power engineers, consultants and practitioners involved in, and reliant upon, the electricity supply industry.

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"...Knight offers advice on dealing with a system under short-term instabilities..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

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"...Knight offers advice on dealing with a system under short-term instabilities..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

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"...Knight offers advice on dealing with a system under short-term instabilities..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

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Offering a unique approach to the plans, decisions, and actions needed to ensure the survival of a power system and the integrity of supply in the event of an emergency, coverage also includes reviews of actual power system disasters such as those in Quebec and New Zealand in winter 1998. This comprehensive account of the emergency control of power systems assesses the range of possible disturbances from adverse weather conditions to deliberate sabotage and offers measures to deal with the problem and restore normal conditions. First book to tackle the increasingly important area of emergency control. Highly practical approach that reviews the methods adopted by utilities to prevent and control emergencies in power systems. Written by internationally respected expert on power system operation in emergencies. Comprehensive coverage addresses the range of possible disturbances and provides cost-benefit analysis of solutions.

Details ISBN0471490164 Author U.G. Knight Short Title POWER SYSTEMS IN EMERGENCIES Language English ISBN-10 0471490164 ISBN-13 9780471490166 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 621.31 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Edition 1st Subtitle From Contingency Planning to Crisis Management Pages 392 DOI 10.1604/9780471490166 UK Release Date 2001-03-29 AU Release Date 2001-03-29 NZ Release Date 2001-03-29 US Release Date 2001-03-29 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2001-03-29 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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