This part specifies the terms for relevant general parts in power generation, power transmission and power distribution fields.
This part is applicable to the planning, management, design, power generation, power transmission and power distribution of power system.
2 Terms and Definitions
2.1 Basic Terms
601-01-01
electrical power system; electricity supply system
All installations and plant provided for the purpose of generating, transmitting and distributing electricity.
601-01-02
electrical power system; electrical power network
Particular installations, substations, lines or cables for the transmission and distribution of electricity.
Note: the boundaries of the different parts of this network are defined by appropriate criteria, such as geographical situation, ownership, voltage, etc.
601-01-03
alternating current system; AC system
An electrical system fed by alternating voltage
601-01-04
direct current system; DC system
An electrical system fed by unidirectional voltage
601-01-05
power frequency
The values of nominal frequency of AC power system
601-01-06
generation of electricity
A process whereby electrical energy is obtained from some other form of energy
601-01-07
conversion of electricity
The changing of the characteristics of current, voltage and frequency by means of a converter
