--- product_id: 8189504 title: "Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012" brand: "eli t. iceman" price: "SAR 800" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8189504-power-grid-operations-paperback-september-20-2012 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012 **Brand:** eli t. iceman **Price:** SAR 800 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012 by eli t. iceman - **How much does it cost?** SAR 800 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8189504-power-grid-operations-paperback-september-20-2012) ## Best For - eli t. iceman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eli t. iceman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DVskJQTwL.jpg) ![Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k1xZqNMPL.jpg) ![Power Grid Operations Paperback – September 20, 2012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411-eAorEZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Simplistic coverage of a complex subject *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 25, 2014* I have mixed feelings about this book.First off, it's a book about the power system written by Eli The Iceman! I can think of no better authority on the subject. (Do some googling if you don't get the joke.)I knew this book was intended to be a non-technical introduction to the power grid, but I underestimated just how watered down it would be. Great, I thought: no phasers and trigonometric equations...just a high level description of how this stuff works. Unfortunately, the man whose pen name is a memory aid for remembering leading and lagging phasers doesn't mention the topic at all.Interested in power factor correction? Power quality? How about even a mention that there is something called a power factor, never mind trying to correct it? My good friend Eli The Iceman fails to mention these things even exist. While, admittedly, these are not simple concepts, they are fundamental to understanding power engineering. Without even a mention, the foundation upon which the reset of the knowledge is built is weak.The text is peppered with hubris and non-sequiturs. Perhaps the non-sequiturs are intended to give the book a more conversational tone, but they give the book an unorganized meandering feel at times. The hubris stems from occasional comments that heavily imply the power industry is run by white lab coat wearing experts who take care of things far too complicated for you or government regulators to understand or criticize. If everyone would just leave the experts be, we would have a perfectly engineered and reliable grid. The fact that utilities might be profit-seeking enterprises incented to mortgage the future or manipulate the rules for short-term profits isn't discussed. (Anybody remember Enron and the rolling blackouts created by invented capacity shortages?)Nevertheless, I did learn some interesting bits. There was a cogent explanation for why North America has four independent grids instead of one. There was also a pretty good explanation of the economics of the system with operators shopping for cheaper power in remote areas and trying to deliver it to dense urban areas while being mindful of the capacity constraints of the infrastructure in between. I have a better appreciation for why wind power isn't a silver bullet, but actually creates its own operational challenges early each morning.Overall, it was a quick and easy read, but be forewarned that when Mr. Iceman says this is a non-technical introduction, he isn't kidding. This is a book written by a technician for a non-technical audience. If you are an engineer looking for a light technical introduction to expand your knowledge in a new area, keep looking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good hands on description of an incredible supply and demand balancing act. *by P***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 8, 2020* “Power Grid Operations” by Eli T Iceman is an excellent somewhat in-depth explanation of how of our Electrical Grid actually functions. (It’s a good follow-up companion to the top-level grid coverage found in William Thompson’s “Living On The Grid”.“Power Grid Operations”, goes to the next level of detail and explains some of the automating software that Thompson’s book introduces.)Iceman’s, explanation of Load Forecasting, Area Control Errors (ACE), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Location Market Price (LMP), Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) software, renewables, grid frequency and Day Ahead Market (DAM) energy markets all tie together the incredible electrical (supply & demand) balancing act that our electrical grid performs on a minute-by-minute basis.My one criticism of “Power Grid Operations” is:1) the book would benefit from a solid index to help referring and refreshing to all the mnemonics, terms and organizations introduced during the read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ General overview of a power grid, and brief history. Fun read and easy to follow along. Recommended. *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 23, 2014* This is a fun read about a brief overview and historical events of a power grid.This book is for you if:- you come from a non engineering background and want to learn about a very high level explanation of how a power grid works.- you want a fun read from a easy to follow writerThis book is NOT for you if:- you come from an engineering background and are actually interested in any specific workings of any part of the power grid.- you don't want a fun read and want to learn about a few major events related to power grids.Regardless of your background, I highly recommend all people read this book to truly appreciate the extremely complex and intricate power grid. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8189504-power-grid-operations-paperback-september-20-2012](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8189504-power-grid-operations-paperback-september-20-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*