The Electrical Engineering Handbook

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Electric Power System Components

Anjan Bose,     College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Generators and Transformers

2.2.1. Transmission and Distribution

2.2.2. Protection and Control

2.1 Introduction

The electric power system, in very general terms, is made up of generators, transformers, transmission and distribution lines, and loads. Although these are called components in this chapter, each of these is a complex system on its own and has many components. All of these are three-phase, 60-Hz components except for the smallest loads, such as residences, where the three phases are split into single-phase, low-voltage supply.

2.2 Generators and Transformers ...