Substation Automation Systems: Design and Implementation

Key features:

• Project-oriented approach to all practical aspects of SAS design and project development.
• Uniquely focusses on the rapidly changing control aspect of substation design, using novel communication technologies and IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices).
• Covers the complete chain of SAS components and related equipment instead of purely concentrating on intelligent electronic devices and communication networks.
• Discusses control and monitoring facilities for auxiliary power systems.
• Contributes significantly to the understanding of the standard IEC 61850, which is viewed as a “black box” for a significant number of professionals around the world.
• Explains standard IEC 61850 – Communication networks and systems for power utility automation – to support all new systems networked to perform control, monitoring, automation, metering and protection functions.

Written for practical application, this book is a valuable resource for professionals operating within different SAS project stages including the: specification process; contracting process; design and engineering process; integration process; testing process and the operation and maintenance process.