High Voltage Engineering Testing 3Ed (Hb 2011) Hardcover

The thoroughly updated 3rd edition of "High Voltage Engineering Testing" examines the latest advancements and strategic approaches in the field. It covers all essential elements of high voltage and distribution systems, including electric power networks, ultra-high voltage (UHV), and high voltage (HV) systems. It also addresses distribution systems, encompassing high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power electronic systems. This edition pays special attention to recent international progress in UHV, alternating current (AC), and direct current (DC) transmission. It also discusses and evaluates the latest developments in renewable energy technologies and related environmental concerns. The book details design and testing methods, reviews recent progress in testing and measurement technology, and provides strategic technological assessments of various applications. Furthermore, it examines UHV, HV, and distribution systems from both the perspectives of the power provider and the user, covering everything from initial specifications and testing procedures to overall system coordination. It considers the significant changes that have occurred over the last decade, moving from the early stages of privatization and market influences in the UK and globally to current strategies focused on maximizing the value of network assets and effectively integrating alternative renewable energy sources within existing network structures.