Electric Power Distribution Engineering

Turan Gönen received a BS and MS from Istanbul Technical College, MS and two Ph.Ds from Iowa State University, and MBA from University of Oklahoma. He has held positions at University of Missouri–Columbia, University of Missouri–Rolla, University of Oklahoma, Iowa State University, Florida International University, and Ankara Technical College; served as a design engineer and consultant in US and international power industries; and written over 100 technical papers and five books. An IEEE fellow and IIE senior member, he is currently professor of electrical engineering and director of the Electrical Power Educational Institute at California State University, Sacramento.

• Preface. Acknowledgments. Author. Distribution System Planning and Automation. Load Characteristics. Application of Distribution Transformers. Design of Subtransmission Lines and Distribution Substations. Design Considerations of Primary Systems. Design Considerations of Secondary Systems. Voltage-Drop and Power-Loss Calculations. Application of Capacitors to Distribution Systems. Distribution System Voltage Regulation. Distribution System Protection. Distribution System Reliability. Electric Power Quality. Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy. Energy Storage Systems for Electric Power Utility Systems. Concept of Smart Grid and Its Applications. Appendix A: Impedance Tables for Lines, Transformers, and Underground Cables. Appendix B: Graphic Symbols Used in Distribution System Design. Appendix C: Standard Device Numbers Used in Protection Systems. Appendix D: The Per-Unit System. Appendix E: Glossary for Distribution System Terminology. Notation. Answers to Selected Problems. Index.

Praise for the Third Edition:"This classic book is now updated to include new chapters on distributed generation, renewable energy (wind and solar), modem energy-storage systems, and smart grids. … Besides the wealth of theoretical information and design details, the book is loaded with practical information useful for the working distribution engineer (e.g., ground grid resistance, power meter connections, wire ampacity, and much more). The appendix is an excellent resource for learning many of the essential tools used by distribution engineers (i.e., per unit calculations, impedance tables, symbols used in schematics, and definitions). For academic use, questions at the end of each chapter provide the teacher with easy homework assignments. Whether you are a professor teaching power engineering looking for a course textbook or a working power engineer, this textbook provides a wealth of knowledge and information useful for the power distribution engineer."—John J. Shea, Eaton Corporation, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA, from IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, May/June 2015"This book gives a wide overview on topics of electric power distribution engineering, delivers insight in special subjects and treats both conventional and actual issues. People interested in electric power distribution will find Turan Gonen’s textbook very helpful to get technical information regarding all interesting topics in this field." —Nejila Parspour, Professor für Electrical Energy Conversion, University of Stuttgart, Germany"This text provides a very accessible overview of topics in distribution engineering, from fundamental design principles to the transition to a smarter, more active distribution grid. … The material is particularly accessible for those students transferring to power engineering from other engineering disciplines."—Dr. James Pilgrim, University of Southampton, UK Praise for the Previous Edition:"An outstanding technical reference for power engineering students and working professionals having broad overage with excellent insight into the practical aspects of power system distribution engineering… this is suitable for a senior and graduate textbook in power engineering. Well worth the investment."—IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine