High Voltage Protection for Telecommunications
Published on 20. September 2011
256 pages
978-1-118-12710-0 (ISBN)
Description
Sets forth the steps needed to protect criticaltelecommunications circuits from power faults and lightning in highvoltage environments
The need to protect telecommunications circuits from powerfaults and lightning has never been greater: when power outages orsystem disturbances occur, reliable telecommunications areessential. With this book as their guide, readers will know whatthey need to do (and not do) to protect critical telecommunicationscircuits and equipment located in high voltage environments such aselectrical power plants, substations, and power towers. Moreover,the book explains how to get the job done safely, detailing theproper implementation of safety procedures and the use ofprotective equipment to eliminate or minimize risk.
Setting the foundation, the book begins with an overview of theproblem, key issues, industry standards, and safety concerns. Next,it covers:
* Definitions and fundamentals of electric power systems, withregard to HVPT applications
* Causes, boundary conditions, and calculations of groundpotential rise
* Critical telecommunications circuits that must be protected inhigh voltage environments
* Protection schemes and equipment to resolve ground potentialrise problems
* Effective installation and testing of high voltage interfaceequipment
* Personal safety for telecommunications personnel working withequipment in high voltage environments
Throughout the book, the author refers to accepted industrystandards and best practices. Written by one of the most respectedprofessional trainers in the telecommunications industry, HighVoltage Protection for Telecommunications can be used forprofessional training courses or self-study. It will enable readersto protect critical data and voice communications circuits fromhigh voltage events and protect themselves during equipmentinstallation and maintenance.
Reviews / Votes
"It is certainly a worthwhile book for anyone who needs tounderstand the theory of basic telecommunication circuit protection and the practical protection methods in usetoday." (IEEE Electrical InsulationMagazine, 1 January 2013)More details
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STEVEN W. BLUME is President and CEO of Applied Professional Training, Inc., a world-class technical training company serving both the electric power and telecommunications industries. Mr. Blume has extensive experience in power systems planning, design, construction, and operations of major power plants, lines and substations. His telecommunications experience includes work with fiber optics, microwave, radio, power line carrier, and copper systems in high voltage environ/ments.
Content
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Author xv
1 Overview of High Voltage Protection for Telecommunications1
Basic Purpose and Applications, 2
The HV Protection Challenge, 3
HV Isolation Standards, 7
2 Electric Power System Fundamentals 11
Power Terminology for Telecommunications, 12
Electric Power System Overview, 21
AC Voltage Generation, 23
Substation Equipment, 31
Transmission Lines, 44
Distribution Lines, 45
System Protection Equipment and Concepts, 47
3 Ground Potential Rise (GPR) and Zone of Influence63
Introduction to Ground Potential Rise (GPR), 64
GPR, 65
GPR Locations, 66
Factors Affecting GPR, 71
Calculation of GPR, 86
ZOI, 88
Earth Resistivity, 91
GPR and ZOI Calculation Methods, 95
Lightning Faults, 107
Electromagnetic Induction under Fault Conditions, 109
Total Electrical Cable Stress, 118
The Role of Protection Engineers, 119
4 Critical Telecommunications Circuits in HV Environments121
General, 122
Service Performance Objectives (SPOs), 122
North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) CriticalInfrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards, 125
Protective Relaying Schemes that Require Class A Circuits,126
Power Applications that Require Class B Circuits, 131
Power Communication Service Types, 136
Smart Grid and Cyber Security, 139
5 High Voltage Protection Equipment 143
General, 144
Basic Shunt Protection, 144
Levels of Protection, 149
Special Consideration for Nearby Facilities, 166
6 Level III HV Protection Equipment, Installation, andTesting 167
General, 168
Level III Copper HVI Components, 169
Copper HVI System Design, 181
Copper HVI Installation Examples, 191
Copper HVI System Initial Testing, 195
Copper HVI Maintenance and Inspection, 197
Fiber HVI Systems Installation, 199
Fiber HVI Installation Examples, 202
Wireless Sites on Electrical Power Towers, 205
Protection at Non-Power Company Locations, 211
7 Personnel Safety Working with HV Protection Equipment217
Electrical Safety, 218
Electrical Protection Priorities, 218
Touch and Step Potentials, 219
Glossary 227
Appendix: Service Request Form 231
Bibliography 235
Index 237
