Practical electrical network automation and communication systems / Cobus Strauss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strauss, Cobus.

Series:

Practical professional books from Elsevier Practical electrical network automation and communication systems

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric networks.

Electric power distribution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the past automation of the power network was a very specialized area but recently due to deregulation and privatization the area has become of a great importance because companies require more information and communication to minimize costs, reduce workforce and minimize errors in order to make a profit.* Covers engineering requirements and business implications of this cutting-edge and ever-evolving field * Provides a unique insight into a fast-emerging and growing market that has become and will continue to evolve into one of leading communication technologies * Written in

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; Introduction to power system automation; Definition of the term; What is power system automation?; Power system automation architecture; Summary; Historical development of power system automation; Introduction; The electrical protection industry; The electronic industry; The switch gear industry; The automation industry; The computer industry; The communications industry; The measurement industry; Overview of power networks; Introduction; Power generation; Power transmission; Power distribution; Low voltage applications; Network studies

Fundamentals of electrical protection The need for electrical protection; Overview of electrical faults; Protection components; Protection qualities; Main functions of protection relays; Specific applications; Comparison of electromechanical relays and digital relays; Remote substation access and local intelligence; Introduction; The remote terminal unit; Programmable logic controller; Protection relays; The intelligent electronic device (IED); Data communications; Basic requirements of communication; Communication topologies; Communication techniques; Media access control principles

The OSI model Performance criteria; Communication protocols; Overview; Distributed network protocol (DNP V3.0); Modbus; Modbus plus; LonTalk; Ethernet; TCP/IP; PROFIBUS; IEC 60870-5-101; IEC 60870-5-103; UCA 2.0 (an overview); Standardization; SCADA systems; Definition and background; Requirements for the SCADA master station; Communications in power system automation; Overview; Configuration; Communication requirements; Example of Requirements; Power system automation architectures; Introduction; Types of power system automation architectures; Power system automation systems on the market

Introduction GE; ABB; SEL; Siemens; ALSTOM; Practical considerations; Justification; Basic strategies; Constraints; Competence management; Electrical protection; Suppliers; Power system automation and the Internet; Summary; Appendix A; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611002947

9781281002945

1281002941

9780080473819

0080473814

OCLC:

476042651