Power Systems in Emergencies by U. G. Knight - 9780471490166

Power Systems in EmergenciesFrom Contingency Planning to Crisis Management\nAuthor(s): U. G. Knight\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471490166, 978-0471490166\nSynopsis\nAs modern society has become increasingly reliant on electricity, disturbances to the power supply system have become a worldwide industry concern. The range and impact of disturbances are addressed in this comprehensive account of the planning, operation and control of power systems during emergencies. \n * The impact of a full range of power system emergency situations from adverse weather conditions and natural disasters to equipment failures, human errors and industrial action. \n * Detailed coverage of the procedures, organisation, training and equipment provided by utilities in order to contain the incidence and impact of disturbances, both sudden and predicted. \n * Survey of the measures adopted to restore electricity supp.