by Ann Chambers

In this nontechnical guide, author Ann Chambers provides information on how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed. Written in easy-to-understand language, this title is a must for industry newcomers as well as veteran professionals who need a quick refresher on the ever-changing electric power industry.

Contents:

• The big picture: from plant to plug
• History
• Boilers
• Turbines
• Controls and control rooms
• Emmisions and pollutants
• Generators
• Engines
• Traditional fuels
• Alternative fuels
• Transformers
• Substations
• Poles and towers
• Lines and voltages
• Site selection and permits
• North American Electric Reliability Council
• Residential electricity
• Appendices (impact of deregulation, glossary, electric power industry contacts

262 Pages/Hardcover/6 x 9 inches/1999
ISBN10 978-0-87814-756-4