Analysis and Design of Electrical Power Systems

INTRODUCTION PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Guidelines for the Remuneration of Architects and Engineers and Regulations for Contracting System Installation Guidelines for Project Planning of Electrical Systems ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Medium-Voltage Systems Low-Voltage Systems TRANSFORMERS Physical Basis Cores Windings Types A.C. Transformers Three-Phase Transformers Special-Purpose Transformers Efficiency of Transformers Protection of Transformers Selection of Transformers Rules of Thumb for Calculating Short Circuit Currents on the Low-Voltage Side Examples for Transformers ASYNCHRONOUS MOTORS (ASM) Designs and Types Properties Characterizing Asynchronous Motors Startup of Asynchronous Motors Speed Adjustment Project Planning of Drives EMERGENCY GENERATORS Generator-Specific Limiting Operational Values Planning a Standby Generator Example: Calculation of Standby Generator Power EQUIPMENT FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION Electric Arc Low-Voltage Switchgear SELECTIVITY AND BACKUP PROTECTION Selectivity Backup Protection SWITCHGEAR COMBINATIONS Type-Tested Switchgear Combinations (TSC) Partially Type-Tested Switchgear Combinations (PTSC) Proof of Short Circuit Strength Proof of Compliance With Upper Temperature Limits in Partially Type-Tested Switchgear Combinations Differentiation of Power Losses Checklist Notes on Project Planning Example: Computer Evaluation of Temperature Rise PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Voltage Ranges Protection by Cut-Off or Warning Messages CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Terms and Definitions Overload Protection Short Circuit Protection Current Carrying Capacity of Heavy Current Cables and Correction Factors for Underground Overhead Installation Examples of Current Carrying Capacity Examples for the Calculation of Overcurrents CALCULATION OF SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENTS IN THREE-PHASE NETWORKS The Equivalent Voltage Source Method Calculation of Resistance Values for Operational Equipment Short Circuit Currents for Three-Pole Short

Ismail Kasikci, PhD, is Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Biberach, Germany. His main area of research focuses on the IEC/EN and VDE regulations of electrical energy supply, design of electrical installations of buildings, solar electricity, wind power generation, building integrated renewables, design and protection of distribution power systems, smart grids, solar and wind power, and connectivity requirements. He is an active member in various national and international standards committees in the field of electrical and electronics engineering.