Van Soelen's GUIDEBOOK FOR POWERLINE TECHNICIANS, 3rd Edition, is a convenient, single-volume reference guide on the operation of electrical utility systems. Students are given practical coverage of the equipment and situations that power line technicians are exposed to on a daily basis. Simple concepts are explained first, building upon the fundamentals to explain more complex theories. Updates include the most current industry information, including applications of recent technology. This book contains in-depth exploration of mechanical aspects of the job such as working with rigging, trucks, stringing wire and tree felling. The need for safety and training is highlighted throughout the book, giving students a guide to learning the skills to construct, operate and maintain lines and cables in an electrical utility system.
1. Controlling Risk for Power Line and Cable Technicians.
2. Electrical Units.
3. Electrical Power System Overview.
4. Working in Substations.
5. Alternating or Direct Current.
6. Three-Phase Circuits.
7. Awareness in an Electrical Environment.
8. Constructing Overhead Power lines.
9. Working on Underground Power lines.
10. Working with Conductors and Cable.
11. Operating Switchgear.
12. Circuit Protection.
13. Installing Personal Protective Grounds.
14. Connecting Transformers.
15. Supplying Quality Power.
16. Working with Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks.
17. Rigging in Power Line Work.
18. Working It Hot.
19. Outdoor Lighting Systems.
20. Revenue Metering.
21. Managing Vegetation in an Electrical Environment.
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