Basic Knowledge of Power Systems: Formation, Operation, and New Trends

This document provides a comprehensive overview of basic knowledge in power systems, covering their formation and development, operational characteristics, and fundamental requirements. It emphasizes the close link between power systems and the national economy, highlighting high reliability, real-time balance, and network integrity. Key operational requirements include safe and reliable power supply, high power quality, economical efficiency, and environmental sustainability. The document also discusses voltage levels, the emergence of new-type power systems, power load forecasting, and security checks. It explores strategies to improve reliability, reduce reserve capacity, and enhance operational economy through complementary operation of various power plants, rational power distribution, and interconnection. The impact of load fluctuations on power quality and generation equipment utilization is analyzed, along with methods to reduce maximum load and total generation equipment needs. This resource is essential for understanding the fundamentals and modern challenges of power systems.