The book used by more than 30,000 people in the most taught electric utility system class in North America.
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:
"I wish that I had taken Skip's class at the beginning of my college career. I really like the book for the class...very valuable."
"Skip is by far the best instructor I've ever had."
"Skip is very good at bringing the complex concept of voltage, current and electrical system aspects to a level an entry level employee can comprehend."
"I would highly recommend this for anyone in the electric utility field."
"This should be mandatory for all utility employees, no matter their position!"
"Best electrical class I've ever been to..."
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