Distribution System Analysis and Automation

This is a comprehensive guide to the techniques that allow engineers to simulate, analyze and optimize power distribution systems. Combined with automation, these techniques underpin the emerging concept of the smart grid. This book is of interest to consultants, manufacturers, contractors, utility engineers working with power distribution systems and academics and advanced students of power engineering.

Based on over 30 years of experience in the field of power systems.

* Outlines a set of techniques that allow engineers to simulate, analyze, and optimize power distribution systems.

* Describes "smart grid" as the entire network from electrical generating plants to customers, taking advantage of communication, advanced applications and information technology to guarantee a reliable and efficient electrical service.

* Topics covered include; an overview of smart grid concepts and technology, distribution automation functions, fundamentals of distribution system analysis and short circuit calculation.