Live-Line Operation and Maintenance of Power Distribution Networks


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Excellent reference outlining the technical basis and working principles of live-line working, with current application technology, tools and working methods Introduces live-line working technology for the operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage power distribution networks, covering both the methods and techniques of live-line working on distribution networks with O&M field practices and experiences Elaborates the technical basis and working principles of live-line working in detail, with current application technology, tools and working methods Combining theory and practice closely, it provides technical guidance and helpful references to technical personnel who are engaged in distribution operation management, as well as related academics and researchers Written by a team of authors with extensive experience in both industry and academic fields, providing first-hand testimony of the issues facing electricity distribution companies, and offering sound theoretical foundations and rich field experiences







An Introduction to Managing the Operation of Electrical Distribution Systems


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and others interested in management of electric power distribution systems. Here is what is discussed:1. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW2 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT3 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT4. SYSTEM PLANNING STUDIES.




Guidance Manual for Maintaining Distribution System Water Quality


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The report of multi-disciplinary team of engineers and practitioners from a research project commissioned by the Association to create a resource to help water utilities operate and maintain water distributions systems to prevent water quality from deteriorating. They look at prevention programs, qu




Guidance Manual for Monitoring Distribution System Water Quality


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Provides guidelines for developing a water quality monitoring program specific to the distribution system of a water utility. The report identifies monitoring objectives, addresses common program design issues, and develops protocols for monitoring programs. Topics include nitrification, booster chl







An Introduction to Managing the Operation of Electric Power Distribution Systems


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Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, construction managers and electric power system managers interested in management of electric power distribution system operations. Here is what is discussed:1. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW2. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT3. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT4. SYSTEM PLANNING STUDIES.




Management of Transmission and Distribution Systems


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Utility engineers now have available the only book of its kind that provides complete, detailed instruction on the management of all aspects of a utility system outside the power plant. The author brings more than 40 years of hands-on engineering experience to this text demonstrating how to utilize his own innovative solutions to address a wide range of unique problems and scenarios encountered in everyday operation of a utility. Specific topics include innovative lightning and grounding solutions, tree clearance and related problems, legal issues associated with land rights and easements, simplified methods for calculating motor dip and system impedances, useful tips for improving management efficiency, effective management of legal risks, and much more.