Ideal textbook for undergraduates Modern topics explained using flow charts Solved examples, practice problems and multiple choice questions and answers provided ABOUT THE BOOK: The book provides a clear, systematic and exhaustive exposition of the various dimensions of electrical power systems, both at basic and advanced levels, explained and illustrated through solved examples. Salient Features: * Fundamentals of power systems, line constant calculations and performance of overhead lines * Mechanical design of lines, HVDC lines, corona, insulators and insulated cables * Voltage control, neutral grounding and transients in power systems * Fault calculation, protective relays including digital relays and circuit breakers * Power systems synchronous stability and voltage stability * Insulation coordination and over voltage protection * Modern topics like load flows, economic load dispatch, load frequency control and compensation in power system. * State estimation in power systems, unit commitment, economic scheduling of hydrothermal plants and optimal power flows * Zbus formulation, power transformers and synchronous machines as power system elements * Large number of solved examples, practice problems and multiple choice questions. With all these features, this is an invaluable textbook for undergraduate electrical engineering students and practicing engineers.Also available:Diagnostic Testing and Life Estimation of Power Equipment - ISBN 1906574251Power System Protection and Communication - ISBN 190657426X
