Rated the #1 book on Power System Analysis by universities on the east coast, Duncan Glover’s Power System Analysis and Design has changed the way we interpret the basic concepts of power systems and how to apply them to real world situations. Considered a “must read” by college professors at Illinois, Florida State, and Penn State, this is one of the most recommended books in the area of power systems.
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Power System Analysis and Design 4th edition explains some of the main components of power systems. There are 7 main components: Supplies, Loads, Conductors, Capacitors and reactors, power electronics, protective devices, and SCADA systems. Here’s a brief over view of these components and how Duncan Glover goes over & applies them in the book:
- Supplies – Every power system needs a source for its power. Photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, or batteries supply this power. Because the power alternates, it’s current power is supplied in a rotor in the form of a turbo generator.
- Loads – The power gets delivered to Loads in order to perform a specific task or function. A household example of a single-phase load would be a toaster. Toasters usually require 600-1200 watts of power.
- Conductors – These are responsible for transferring the power from the generators to the load. These can be placed either above or below ground in exterior power systems.
- Capacitors and reactors – Because the current is behind the voltage in loads in household appliances such as air conditioning power systems, capacitors and reactors are needed to handle the reactive, or essentially useless, power created.
- Power Electronics – In order to switch the quantities of power, every power system needs power electronics. Because of their speed, they can perform a wide range of difficult tasks (the speed is required to successfully operate).
- Protective Devices – Power systems can be a major safety hazard in most settings. Devices such as circuit breakers, which can be reset once flow is broken, help decrease chances of injuries and increase efficiency when problems arise.
- SCADA systems – Although only in larger electric power systems, these systems are needed to switch generators efficiently for occurrences such as maintenance.
One of the best things about Power System Analysis and Design is its application to real world settings. For example, it goes into depth on both residential and commercial power systems. To learn more about Power System Analysis and Design 4th edition by Duncan Glover, buy it now. Unfortunately this book is in high demand and goes out of stock frequently, so it would be in your best interest to get it while it’s available.