Computer Modelling of Electrical Power Systems, 2nd Edition - Hardcover

J. Arrillaga; N. R. Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471872490 ISBN 13: 9780471872498

Publisher: Wiley, 2001

Synopsis

Computer models can be used to simulate the changing states of electrical power systems. Such simulations enable the power engineer to study performance and predict disturbances.

Focusing on the performance of the power system boosted by the FACTS. (Flexible Alternate Current Transmission Systems), this timely update of a highly successful text responds to recent developments in power electronics.

Comprehensive coverage includes:

• The mathematical background, algorithms and the basic tools needed to study complex power systems, their interaction and likely response to different types of network pathologies or disturbances
• The latest improvements in network modelling techniques
• Power electronics equipment

Written by an internationally renowned author in the field, this text is a valuable reference resource for practising engineers responsible for power supply systems as well as electrical engineering postgraduates.

About this title

About the Author

Jos Arrillaga is an experienced author, now an Emeritus Professor from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has written 10 books, including five for Wiley on the topic of electrical power systems, such as Power System Harmonics, Second Edition, Computer Modelling of Electrical Power Systems, Second Edition and High Voltage Direct Current Transmission. He has also written over 350 journal and conference papers. During the course of his career he has supervised around 50 PhD and 60 MSc/ME theses, most of them on the subject of high voltage direct current transmission, and he has also participated and convened several working groups. In 1997 he was awarded the Uno Lamm medal for outstanding contributions to HVDC transmission and he was in the New Years Honours list as a member of the New Zealand order of Merit.

From the Back Cover

The changing structure of the electric utility industry has had a significant impact on power system design and operation. In particular, the incorporation of flexible a.c. transmission system (FACTS) devices and high voltage direct current (HVDC) links into conventional computational programs presents new challenges in power system modelling. Responding to these changes, Computer Modelling of Electrical Power Systems, Second Edition presents modern analysis tools for the design and improvement of power system performance.
This fully revised and updated edition features:
* The incorporation of HVDC and FACTS devices in power flow and system stability with detailed descriptions of the relevant algorithms.
* Extensive coverage of the EMTP (electromagnetic transient program) method - a key development in power system simulation.
* The use and impact of personal computers in power system simulation, with emphasis on efficient computational techniques for interactive work.
Practising engineers involved in the power system industry will value this timely update of a classic reference. Researchers and advanced electrical engineering students will appreciate the clear treatment of the latest analytical techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0471872490
• ISBN 13: 9780471872498
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384