Power systems (3rd Ed.)

This book covers all aspects of power system protection, dynamics, stability, operation, and control. Under the guidance of one of the most accomplished authorities in power engineering, this carefully crafted reference includes contributions from worldwide leaders. This content provides convenient access to overviews and detailed information on a diverse array of topics. Updates to nearly every chapter keep this book at the forefront of developments in modern power systems, reflecting international standards, practices, and technologies. New sections present developments in small-signal stability and power system oscillations, as well as power system stability controls and dynamic modeling of power systems.

Part I: Power System Analysis and Simulation. Symmetrical Components for Power System Analysis. Power Flow Analysis. Fault Analysis in Power Systems. Computational Methods for Electric Power Systems. Part II: Power System Transients. Characteristics of Lightning Strokes. Overvoltages Caused by Direct Lightning Strokes. Overvoltages Caused by Indirect Lightning Strokes. Switching Surges. Very Fast Transients. Transmission System Transients.Transient Recovery Voltage. Insulation Coordination. Part III: Power System Planning (Reliability). Planning. Short-Term Load and Price Forecasting with Artificial Neural Networks. Transmission Plan Evaluation. Power System Planning. Power System Reliability. Probabilistic Methods for Planning and Operational Analysis. Engineering Principles of Electricity Pricing. Business Essentials. Part IV: Power Electronics. Power Semiconductor Devices. Uncontrolled and Controlled Rectifiers. Inverters. Active Filters for Power Conditioning. FACTS Controllers. Power Electronics for Renewable Energy.