The book used by more than 30,000 people in the most taught electric utility system class in North America.
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Electrical Systems Operations:
Electric Utilities, Industrial and Commercial
New Third Edition Book
by A.R. “Skip” Collier
A 500+ page comprehensive guide to understanding electric utility system operations, equipment and processes from generation to electrical operations inside industrial and commercial facilities. This book provides understanding of electrical systems for those with no electrical background, to experienced compartmentalized electrical engineers who understand that artificial intelligence is demanding an understanding of the entire electrical system. The 3rd edition expands the original book, Electric Utility System Operation, by incorporating the author’s Electric Distribution Systems, Industrial Electrical Systems Operations, and Smart Grid books.
Featuring more than 700 Visuals!
Including custom illustrations, diagrams and photographs that visually explain electrical science, power systems, equipment, and processes. The Electrical Systems Operations book utilizes a combination of macro photography for close-up examples, detailed color illustrations, and photographs of operating equipment in generation facilities, substations, switchyards, and inside industrial and commercial facilities. This arguably makes the book the most comprehensive of its kind in terms of content and supporting visuals.
Read by Over 30,000 People
The content in this electric utility training book has been used by thousands of professionals who have taken PTS classes. Hear what others have to say:
Electric System Coordinator
“Explains concepts clearly and connects them to real life scenarios.”
Safety Manager
“Incredible. The whole thing.”
Utility Operations Coordinator
“Very good at bringing to life complex information.”
Electrical Engineer
“Very informative and knowledgeable.”
“The added drawings and information are very helpful.”
“The visuals are compelling and significantly support the learning.”
Distribution Engineer
“A lot of knowledge, explained clearly and easily.”
Civil Engineer
“Connects concepts together in sequence very well.”
Substation Technician
“Very informative, answers all questions. I have a much better understanding of how the electrical system actually works.”
“Excellent visuals and information!”
Finance / Accounting / Rates
“This is nice to have as a reference book. I like all the picture examples.”
Safety
“Put in terms everyone can understand.”
GIS Analyst
“I appreciate this book very much!”
Book Ratings by Job Type
Engineering & Operations
9.9 out of 10Executive Management / General Management
9.5 out of 10Safety
10 out of 10Linemen
10 out of 10GIS
9.3 out of 10Finance / Accounting / Rates
10 out of 10HR / Admin / Support Staff
10 out of 10IT
10 out of 10Business / Key Accounts
9.7 out of 10Marketing / Communications / CS
8.5 out of 10
Chapters
Electric Fundamentals
Generation
Switchyards & Substations
Impedance
Grid Operations
Distribution System Design
Residential Service
Transformer Testing
DC Transmission & 6-Phase Transmission
Brief History of Electricity and Electric Utilities
Appendix: Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits and Artificial Intelligence
