Summary
The textbook Principles of Power Systems is a comprehensive resource for engineering students. It also meets the needs of readers who want to broaden their knowledge and develop a solid foundation in power systems in general. Supply and Distribution Systems, Fault Calculations (Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical), Voltage Control, Fuses, and Circuit Breakers are among the twenty-six chapters that succinctly summarize the subject, providing the learner with an understanding of the subject as well as an orientation to apply the knowledge gained in real-world problem-solving. For more than 30 years, a book that has witnessed, predicted, and absorbed developments in the field has remained one of the most sought-after texts by students.Contents
- Introductions
- Generating Stations
- Variable Loads on Power Stations
- Economics on Power Generation
- Tariff
- Power Factor Improvement
- Supply System
- Mechanical Design of Overhead Lines
- Electrical Design of Overhead Lines
- Performance of Transmission Lines
- Underground Cables
- Distribution Systems - General
- DC Distribution
- AC Distributions
- Voltage Control
- Introductions to Switch Gear
- Symmetrical Fault Calculations
- Unsymmetrical fault Calculations
- Circuit Breakers
- Fuses
- Protective Relays
- Protection of Alternators and Transformers
- Protections of Bus-bars and Lines
- Protection Against Over Voltages
- Substations
- Neutral Grounding
Details
ASIN : 8121924960Publisher : S Chand & Co Ltd; 3rd edition (January 1, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 608 pages
ISBN-10 : 9788121924962
ISBN-13 : 978-8121924962
Item Weight : 1.61 pounds
Dimensions : 6.69 x 0.98 x 9.65 inches