Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

Abstract

THIS work, which is published in six volumes, describes modern practice in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. It contains much novel matter and is written by practical specialists. The first volume is divided into four sections. The first three deal with the construction, erection, and maintenance of overhead lines, and the last deals with distribution in rural areas. In the first section good descriptions are given of the poles, steel tubes, and lattice towers that are employed to support the overhead wires, and of the various types of conductors and insulators that are used. The latest data about steel cored aluminium are given, so that they can be substituted in the catenary formula. We were interested in the various forms of bird guards described. Incidentally, the insulated perches save the lives of the birds, but that is not the reason why they are erected.

Electrical Transmission and Distribution: a Complete Work by Practical Specialists describing Modern Practice in the Transmission and Distribution of Electricity Supply.

Edited By R. O. Kapp. Vol. 1: Overhead Lines. Pp. viii + 239. Vol. 2: Power Cables. Pp. viii + 241-476. Vol. 3: Switchgear, Part 1. Pp. viii + 477-764. Vol. 4: Switchgear, Part 2. Pp. viii + 765-1003. Vol. 5: Sub-Station Work, Part 1. Pp. viii + 1005-1276. Vol. 6: Sub-Station Work, Part 2. Pp. viii + 1277-1563. (London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., 1929.) 6s. net each.