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Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional

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The second edition of Steven W. Blume’s bestseller provides a comprehensive treatment of power technology for the non-electrical engineer working in the electric power industry

This book aims to give non-electrical professionals a fundamental understanding of large interconnected electrical power systems, better known as the “Power Grid”, with regard to terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, industry standards, control room operations for both normal and emergency conditions, maintenance, consumption, telecommunications and safety. The text begins with an overview of the terminology and basic electrical concepts commonly used in the industry then it examines the generation, transmission and distribution of power. Other topics discussed include energy management, conservation of electrical energy, consumption characteristics and regulatory aspects to help readers understand modern electric power systems. This second edition features:

  • New sections on renewable energy, regulatory changes, new measures to improve system reliability, and smart technologies used in the power grid system 
  • Updated practical examples, photographs, drawing, and illustrations to help the reader gain a better understanding of the material
  • “Optional supplementary reading” sections within most chapters to elaborate on certain concepts by providing additional detail or background

Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional, Second Edition, gives business professionals in the industry and entry-level engineers a strong introduction to power technology in non-technical terms.

23 reviews for Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional

  1. Benjamin Floyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book
    This book has help me tremendously. It is hard to find a book that takes the time break things down to the basics but also continuously dig deeper int...More
    This book has help me tremendously. It is hard to find a book that takes the time break things down to the basics but also continuously dig deeper into the details. Highly recommend for anyone starting out in the utility industry.
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    David Barnhardt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great starting point to learn about the components of the power grid..
    Excellent overview for someone like me (mechanical engineer with limited electrical experience). Basic overview of system components - good starting p...More
    Excellent overview for someone like me (mechanical engineer with limited electrical experience). Basic overview of system components - good starting point for further research. Only negative is it's somewhat poorly edited. Several typos/errors but none critical to basic understanding. Good overall.
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    richard b.
    Indepth coverage w/out took much math.
    Good book.
    Concepts before mathmatics.
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    Kathleen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Electric Power System for Ordinary People
    I am a technical writer at NextEra Energy, and I format the content written by Electrical Engineers in their CIP (Cyber Information Protection) docume...More
    I am a technical writer at NextEra Energy, and I format the content written by Electrical Engineers in their CIP (Cyber Information Protection) documents that are required by NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation).
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    Maureen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Reviewers!
    As the author, I appreciate all your comments. I will definitely take them into consideration when it comes time for 3rd edition. Thank you, Steve B.
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    Barry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of electric power systems
    A very nice introduction, and in a well written, easy to understand style.
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    Erv Gotti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, good pricing came fast
    Great read, good pricing came fast
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    Giselle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
    As a non-electrical engineer, the book introduced me to a lot of new concepts, however it needs a bit more elaboration on some parts. It does point t...More
    As a non-electrical engineer, the book introduced me to a lot of new concepts, however it needs a bit more elaboration on some parts. It does point the reader to other learnings.
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    Andrea Baza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price
    Great book. Helps simply explain the how & why, which is what I was looking for.
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    Jonah Mills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Great product, on time shipping.
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    Don
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... is a reader-friendly source book for anyone who wants better high-level understanding of electric power systems
    This is a reader-friendly source book for anyone who wants better high-level understanding of electric power systems. Loaded with illustrative image...More
    This is a reader-friendly source book for anyone who wants better high-level understanding of electric power systems. Loaded with illustrative images and simple diagrams, this is an excellent supplement for a student or curious layman.
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    Loyd Eskildson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Basics of Electric Power Systems for the Non-Engineer
    Electric power systems are real-time energy delivery systems. The basic unit of power is the watt - the product of voltage times current. Electrical e...More
    Electric power systems are real-time energy delivery systems. The basic unit of power is the watt - the product of voltage times current. Electrical energy is the product of electrical power and time - watt-hours. There is an equivalent ac voltage and current that produce the same heating effect in an electrical load as a dc voltage and current - root mean squared values.

    Resistance in a wire causes friction, reduces the amount of current flow, and causes heat and light. Units of electrical power associated with resistive load are watts - lightbulbs, toasters, electric hot water heaters, etc. are resistive loads. Inductive loads require a magnetic field. All electrical loads with a coil of wire producing a magnetic field are inductive loads - hair dryers, fans, blenders, vacuum cleaners, and other motorized devices. A capacitor is a device made of two metal conductors separated by an insulator. Capacitors can remain charge long after the voltage source has been removed. Examples are TV picture tubes, long extension cords, and components used in electronic devices.

    AC voltage is generated by Faraday's Law - "A voltage is produced on any conductor in a changing magnetic field. Generators use a spinning magnet (rotor) next to a coil of wire to produce voltage. The amplitude of the generator's output voltage can be changed by changing the strength of the rotor's magnetic field. A single (stationary) coil of wire in the presence of a moving magnet field produces single-phase AC, three single-phase (stationary) windings produce three-phase ac.

    Lenz's Law states that 'a current flowing in a wire produces a magnetic field around the wire.' Increasing the voltage or number of turns in the winding increases the magnetic field, while conversely decreasing either decreases the magnetic field. Most generators use slip rings to complete the circuit between the stationary exciter voltage source and the rotating coil on the rotor. Increasing the number of magnetic poles on the rotor enables rotor speeds to be slower and still maintain the same electric output frequency.

    High-voltage transmission lines move power much more efficiently than lower-voltage distribution lines because increasing the voltage allows one to decrease the current for the same amount of power, while transport losses are a function of the square of the current flowing and reducing the current allows one to use smaller conductor sizes. Bundling conductors significantly increases the power transfer capability of a line. The larger the diameter of the conductor, the less resistance there is to current flow. Aluminum is a good conductor but not as god or durable as copper - however, it costs less and weighs much less than copper. Steel is a poor conductor compared to copper and aluminum, but often used as the core in aluminum conductors to increase tensile strength.

    Open air has a flashover voltage rating - a rule of thumb is one foot of air gap for every 100 kV of voltage. Transmission lines located near oceans, alkali salt flats, cement factories, etc. require extra insulation for transmission lines.

    Underground transmission is usually 3X to 10X more costly than overhead transmission. Cables are made of solid dielectric polyethylene materials and can have ratings about 400 kV. DC transmission lines do not have phases - just positive and negative poles; there are also no concerns about synchronizing frequency between interconnected systems.

    Taps (connection points to a coil) are used to provide options for various turns ratio scale factors to best match operating current to current needs. Autotransformers share a winding and a common core.

    Utility companies use voltage regulators to keep the voltage level within an acceptable range. The regulators have several taps on the windings that are changed automatically by a motor-driven control system
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    Carole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great information book
    If you need the electrical system explained in normal terms this is the book to get very informative even if you are not in the electrical business th...More
    If you need the electrical system explained in normal terms this is the book to get very informative even if you are not in the electrical business this knowledge is good for everyone
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    Olmedo Alfaro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book. I have a finance background and have ...
    Fantastic book. I have a finance background and have read several books about energy to make some investments and this has been the best so far.
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    TS
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an excellent primer to the language and elementary physics of the ...
    This book is an excellent primer to the language and elementary physics of the utility industry and provides a good introduction to the gross architec...More
    This book is an excellent primer to the language and elementary physics of the utility industry and provides a good introduction to the gross architecture of the power generation and delivery value chain.
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    Robert P. Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    good
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    Steven Hurt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid introduction -
    The book, although crazy expensive for a small paperback, covers a wide range of topics lightly - but well enough to better understand and converse wi...More
    The book, although crazy expensive for a small paperback, covers a wide range of topics lightly - but well enough to better understand and converse with those in the industry.
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    A. H. F.
    Very Good Introductory Book
    I'm a project manager (non-Electrical Engineer) working for a utility company. This book provided a good background for the technical courses I'm taki...More
    I'm a project manager (non-Electrical Engineer) working for a utility company. This book provided a good background for the technical courses I'm taking at the college to get myself familiarized with power systems.
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    systemguy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction into Power Systems
    As noted by other reviewers, this book is intended as a comprehensive low- or non-technical introduction for professionals that are not in the industr...More
    As noted by other reviewers, this book is intended as a comprehensive low- or non-technical introduction for professionals that are not in the industry. As such, it succeeds very well. At no point should the discussions be difficult to understand, even for non-technical professionals. It also provides a good perspective on all of the industry, rather than just one part of it. I was hoping for a little more technical presentation, but must admit that neither the book description or the reviews made that representation. Compared to other books on the electrical industry that go into more detail and are more specialized, the price of the book is very reasonable. (I bought a used one.)
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    anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reads easy and very informative, great if you're looking to understand power engineering without getting too much into the math. This book will provid...More
    Reads easy and very informative, great if you're looking to understand power engineering without getting too much into the math. This book will provide a great foundation for aspiring power engineers
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    T. Marek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book Review...
    Good information for someone starting in the power industry. Would have liked more photos or annotated photos. Otherwise very informational.
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    Vladislav Zakharov
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro for EE book
    Its pretty good and a pretty light read. Could use some more analytical explanation, but its really meant to just introduce the basic equipment of po...More
    Its pretty good and a pretty light read. Could use some more analytical explanation, but its really meant to just introduce the basic equipment of power systems.
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    S. Pressl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro into Bulk Power
    This book provides a great introduction into the world of bulk power for those of us who are not familiar with that aspect of the utility industry.
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