Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition (Power Engineering (Willis))

Due to its high impact on the cost of electricity and its direct correlation with customer satisfaction, distribution reliability continues to be one of the most important topics in the electric power industry. Continuing in the unique tradition of the bestselling first edition, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition consolidates all pertinent topics on electric power distribution into one comprehensive volume balancing theory, practical knowledge, and real world applications. Updated and expanded with new information on benchmarking, system hardening, underground conversion, and aging infrastructure, this timely reference enables you to— · Manage aging infrastructure · Harden electric power distribution systems · Avoid common benchmarking pitfalls · Apply effective risk management The electric power industry will continue to make distribution system reliability and customer-level reliability a top priority. Presenting a wealth of useful knowledge, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition remains the only book that is completely dedicated to this important topic. Features a history of reliability indices, guidelines for using the IEEE 2.5 Beta methodology, a treatment of storm hardening, and a section on overhead to underground conversion. This book contains a chapter on aging infrastructure, with a discussion on how to effectively manage equipment when it nears the end of its useful life. Since distribution systems account for up to 90% of all customer reliability problems, improving distribution reliability is the key to improving customer reliability.