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Substation Automation Handbook
Book Review from the PAC World 2007-09 The electric power industry is going through a period of dramatic changes caused by restructuring, deregulation, downsizing,requirements for improved power quality and operation close to the stabilitylimits. At the same time we have seen the significant improvements in multifunctional Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) andthe communications in substations. All of this makes open Substation Automation (SA) systems a key factor in the efficient operation of electric power system. Successful design and implementation ofSubstation Automation Systems is possible only with a good understanding of their functionality, the hierarchy of the different functions, the devices being integrated and the tools used in theengineering process. There is a very limited number of books on this subject and that is why the Substation Automation Handbook can help many engineers and technicians working in the field of electric powersystems protection, automation and control improve their knowledge andunderstanding about the role of SA. One of the biggest challenges in the implementation of substation automation systems is theneed for common understanding between engineers and technicians working in the electric power systems field and information technology or communications specialists. The authors of the book try tobridge this gap. Their combined experience is about 100 years and they have been involved in the development of substation automation systems since the late 1970ties. Their participation in many projectsand interaction with customers in the process helps them present the complex material in a practical and easy tounderstand manner. The almost 400 pages of the book are divided in 21 parts, includingintroduction, references, glossary andannex. After discussing the challenges with the introduction and acceptance of substation automation, as well as the justification of such systems, the authors...