Abstract :
For pt.1 see ibid., vo.20, no.1 (2000). The assets and working philosophy of individual utilities will in large measure be reflected by the modernization of their power systems in the next 20 years. The power system of the future should enable utilities to: be more competitive with their overall strategies; provide better service; better manage their assets; extend equipment life; improve diagnostics; and develop reliability-centered maintenance. This paper features FACTS (operating systems, custom power, and improved capacitors), electrical insulation, distribution cables (extruded dielectrics, polymeric insulation, underground vault explosions, fault location, smart cables, neutral and ground corrosion and protection), and transformers (compact transformers, ferroresonance, and solid state transformers)
Keywords :
corrosion; fault location; ferroresonance; flexible AC transmission systems; insulation; organic insulating materials; polymers; power cable insulation; power capacitors; power distribution lines; power systems; power transformers; FACTS operating systems; compact transformers; custom power; distribution cables; electrical insulation; extruded dielectrics; fault location; ferroresonance; future power systems; ground corrosion; neutral corrosion; polymeric insulation; power capacitors; power systems modernisation; protection; smart cables; solid state transformers; underground vault explosions; Cable insulation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Plastic insulation; Power measurement; Power system management; Power system measurements; Power system reliability; Power systems; Power transformer insulation; Underground power cables;
