Protection of Electricity Distribution Networks

Juan M. Gers obtained his BSc in Electrical Engineering at University of Valle, Colombia, in 1977. In 1981 he finished an MSc at the University of Salford in England and his PhD in 1998 at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. He has been working as consulting engineer and university lecturer for over 30 years. Dr. Gers is a Chartered Engineer of the IET and Member of the IEEE.Ted Holmes graduated from Queen Mary, University of London in 1950 and joined the CEGB, where he worked for over 35 years. A Fellow of the IEE and a Chartered Engineer, he is co-author of the book Electricity Distribution Network Design. He passed away in July of 2006 after fighting a long illness.

• Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Calculation of short-circuit currentsChapter 3: Classification and function of relaysChapter 4: Current and voltage transformersChapter 5: Overcurrent protectionChapter 6: Fuses, reclosers and sectionalisersChapter 7: Directional overcurrent relaysChapter 8: Differential protectionChapter 9: Distance protectionChapter 10: Protection of industrial systemsChapter 11: Industrial plant load sheddingChapter 12: Protection schemes and substation design diagramsChapter 13: Communication networks for power systems automationChapter 14: Installation, testing and maintenance of protection systemsAppendix: Solutions to exercises

'Distributed energy resources connected to the distribution system, as well as the requirements for reducing the fault clearing time are some of the drivers for a different approach to distribution systems protection. That is why the third edition of Protection of Electricity Distribution Networks is a timely update of the popular book that represents a practical resource for graduate students, practicing engineers and many others with interest in the subject. The authors of the book are two engineers with huge practical and teaching experience that well understand the subject matter, as well as how to present it in an understandable manner.'