The Electrical Grid: A Nontechnical Guide - Hardcover

James A. Ketchledge (author)|Steven D. Catanach (author)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1955578222 ISBN 13: 9781955578226

Publisher: PennWell Books, 2024

Synopsis

The electrical grid is an impressive feat of engineering and management that has played a crucial role in the development and growth of most nations. The goal of this book is to describe the grid in layman terms and give you a thorough understanding of how it works. It focuses on the three pillars of the grid; generation, transmission, and distribution to show how they came together to power the world, and the tremendous change now happening as new technologies and renewable resources create a more decentralized system. All aspects of the grid are covered including equipment, software systems, operations, regulatory, financing, and future challenges.

Features & Benefits:

• Description of the elements and organizations that make up the electrical grid
• How the bulk power system generates electricity
• How the transmission system carries electricity over long distances
• The process of delivery of electricity to consumers through the distribution grid
• Description of the specialized equipment in the electrical grid
• The core and advanced software systems that enable the electrical grid to function
• How a distribution utility operates day to day
• The many types of regulatory agencies and how the utilities finance their operations
• What's next for the electrical grid

About this title

About the Author

Jim Ketchledge has founded and matured several utility consulting businesses over his 35-year career. He is a recognized leader in the industry who has helped dozens of clients implement advanced utility projects. He holds Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Drexel University and Syracuse University, respectively. Steve Catanach has worked in the electric utility industry for over 36 years and is the former Light and Power manager at the City of Fort Collins. Steve has been responsible for the successful deployment of complex utility projects his entire career. He has a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University with a focus on power engineering.

Steve Catanach is the former Light and Power Manager at the City of Fort Collins CO and is currently an executive consultant to electrical utilities. His professional experience aligns with the knowledge, leadership, and teaming required to support large projects and transitions at utilities. He brings more than 33 years of experience in the electric utility industry. The past 20 years have been in executive leadership positions. Prior to E Source, Steve was the director of the Department of Climate Initiatives and Electric Utility Development for the City of Boulder, Colorado. He began his electric utility career as an engineer working on the analysis, design, and execution of a diverse set of projects. As he progressed into leadership, he repeatedly built systems and work teams committed to providing the highest level of safe, reliable, and effective service to organizations, communities, and coworkers. He has a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: PennWell Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1955578222
• ISBN 13: 9781955578226
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 157