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AC Power Systems Handbook Third Edition Jerry C. Whitaker Technical Press Morgan Hill, California Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2007 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 4034_Discl.fm Page 1 Friday, August 25, 2006 10:06 AM Published in 2007 by CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2007 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group No claim to original U.S. Government works Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper 10987654321 International Standard Book Number-10: 0-8493-4034-9 (Hardcover) International Standard Book Number-13: 978-0-8493-4034-5 (Hardcover) Library of Congress Card Number 2006042620 This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. 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TK3141.W45 2006 621.319’13--dc22 2006042620 Visit the Taylor & Francis Web site at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com Taylor & Francis Group and the CRC Press Web site at is the Academic Division of Informa plc. http://www.crcpress.com © 2007 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC For Jenny and Andy, very special people v © 2007 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC Table of Contents Preface .................................................................................................................................................xvii About the Author ........................................................................................................................... xix Chapter 1 AC Power Systems 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................1 1.1.1 Defining Terms ...................................................................................................1 1.1.2 Power Electronics ...............................................................................................3 1.2 AC Circuit Analysis ......................................................................................................4 1.2.1 Power Relationship in AC Circuits ...................................................................4 1.2.2 Complex Numbers ............................................................................................4 1.2.3 Phasors ................................................................................................................6 1.2.4 Per Unit System ..................................................................................................6 1.3 Elements of the AC Power System ..............................................................................7 1.3.1 Transmission Circuits ........................................................................................7 1.3.1.1 Types of Conductors ............................................................................8 1.3.1.2 Overhead Conductors ...........................................................................8 1.3.1.3 Underground Cables ...........................................................................10 1.3.1.4 Skin Effect ...........................................................................................10 1.3.2 Dielectrics and Insulators ................................................................................11 1.3.2.1 Insulating Liquids ...............................................................................12 1.3.2.2 Insulating Solids ..................................................................................13 1.3.3 Control and Switching Systems ......................................................................14 1.3.3.1 Fault Protection Devices ....................................................................15 1.3.3.2 Lightning Arrester ...............................................................................16 1.4 Utility AC Power System Architecture ......................................................................16 1.4.1 Power Distribution ..........................................................................................18 1.4.2 Distribution Substations ..................................................................................18 1.4.2.1 Breaker Schemes .................................................................................20 1.4.3 Voltage Analysis ................................................................................................22 1.4.4 High-Voltage DC Transmission ......................................................................22 1.4.4.1 AC vs. DC Transmission ....................................................................24 1.4.4.2 DC Circuit Breakers ............................................................................25 1.4.5 Utility Company Interfacing ...........................................................................26 1.4.5.1 Phase-to-Phase Balance .......................................................................27 1.4.6 Load Fault Protection ......................................................................................27 1.4.6.1 Fuses .....................................................................................................28 1.4.6.2 Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................28 1.4.6.3 Semiconductor Fuses ..........................................................................28 vii © 2007 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 1.4.6.4 Application Considerations ................................................................29 1.4.6.5 Transient Currents ..............................................................................29 1.4.6.6 Delay-Trip Considerations .................................................................30 1.4.7 Measuring AC Power .......................................................................................31 1.4.7.1 Digital Measurement Techniques ......................................................32 1.5 References ....................................................................................................................33 1.6 Bibliography ................................................................................................................ 34 Chapter 2 Power-Generation Systems 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................35 2.2 Fundamental Concepts ..............................................................................................35 2.2.1 Operating Principles ........................................................................................35 2.2.2 Control Techniques ..........................................................................................39 2.3 Power-Generating Systems .........................................................................................40 2.3.1 Fossil Fuel Power Plants ..................................................................................40 2.3.2 Nuclear Power Plants .......................................................................................44 2.3.3 Hydroelectric Power Plants .............................................................................45 2.4 References ....................................................................................................................48 2.5 Bibliography ................................................................................................................48 Chapter 3 Power Factor 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................49 3.2 Fundamental Principles .............................................................................................49 3.3 PF Correction Techniques ..........................................................................................52 3.3.1 On-Site Power Factor Correction ...................................................................53