Computer-Aided Power System Analysis

by Ramasamy Natarajan

Overview

This title evaluates the performance, safety, efficiency, reliability and economics of a power delivery system. It emphasizes the use and interpretation of computational data to assess system operating limits, load level increases, equipment failure and mitigating procedures through computer-aided analysis to maximize cost-effectiveness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135557775
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/03/2002
Series:	Power Engineering (Willis)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	392
File size:	10 MB

Table of Contents

Series Introduction, Preface, 1. Introduction, 2. Line Constants, 3. Power Flow Analysis, 4. Short Circuit Studies, 5. Transient Stability Analysis, 6. Motor Starting Studies, 7. Power Factor Correction Studies, 8. Harmonic Analysis, 9. Flicker Analysis, 10. Insulation Coordination, 11. Cable Ampacity Analysis, 12. Ground Grid Analysis, 13. Lightning Surge Analysis, 14. EMF Studies, 15. Data Acquisition Systems, 16. Relay Coordination Studies, Appendix A - Conductor Data, Appendix B - Equipment Preferred Ratings, Appendix C - Equipment Test Voltages, Index

Editorial Reviews

Covering the performance, safety, and efficiency of power systems, and with sample problems and a list of references provided at the end of each chapter, this volume will be useful for specialists and students. Natarajan (an electric power engineer who heads a private firm in North Carolina) gives detailed descriptions, including case studies, of all aspects of the field, with the focus on practical applications through computer analysis. Among the topics are data acquisition systems, power factor correction, flicker analysis, cable ampacity, EMF relations, and relay coordination. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)