Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electric power transmission and distribution systems / I.A. Erinmez -- Insulation co-ordination for AC transmission and distribution systems / T. Irwin and H.M. Ryan -- Applications of gaseous insulants / H.M. Ryan -- HVDC and power electronic systems / Gearóid ó hEidhin -- The implications of renewable energy on grid networks / Adrian Wilson -- High-voltage cable systems / A.L. Barclay -- Gas-filled interrupters -- fundamentals / G.R. Jones, M. Seeger and J.W. Spencer -- Switchgear design, development and service / S.M. Ghufran Ali -- Distribution switchgear / B.M. Pryor -- Differences in performance between SF₆ and vacuum circuit-breakers at distribution voltage levels / S.M. Ghufran Ali -- Life management of electrical plant: a distribution perspective / John Steed -- High-voltage bushings / John S. Graham -- Design of high-voltage power transformers / A. White -- Transformer user requirements, specifications and testing / S. Ryder and J.A. Lapworth -- Basic measuring techniques / Ernst Gockenbach -- Basic testing techniques / Ernst Gockenbach -- Partial discharge measuring technique / Ernst Gockenbach -- Digital measuring technique and evaluation procedures / Ernst Gockenbach -- Fundamental aspects of air breakdown / J. Blackett -- Condition monitoring of high-voltage transformers / A. White -- Integrated substation condition monitoring / T. Irwin, C. Charlson and M. Schuler -- Intelligent monitoring of high-voltage equipment with optical fibre sensors and chromatic techniques / G.R. Jones and J.W. Spencer -- Some recent ESI developments: environmental, state of art, nuclear, renewables, future trends, smart grids and cyber issues / H.M. Ryan.