This book provides a complete guide to digital power system protection, emphasizing cutting-edge technologies such as digital relays, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), artificial intelligence (AI), signal processing, and substation automation. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering insights into hardware implementation and real-world applications. Protection strategies for transformers, motors, generators, transmission lines, and inverter-fed systems are discussed in detail with Industry relay hardware implementation, with a focus on renewable energy integration and modern industry practices.
Key Features:
- Explains theoretical principles and conventional topics to most advanced protection with practical examples with solutions for digital protection systems.
- Includes AI based relay protection, WAMS, HVDC System protection, Microgrid protection, hardware case studies of large system protection, Anti- Islanding schemes, Signal processing techniques, and substation automation.
- Features case studies, solved examples, and practical programs.
- Covered IEC standards, HVDC protection, and cybersecurity.
- Solutions and strategies for inverter-fed systems protection and renewable integration.
The text is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communications engineering.
Jigneshkumar P. Desai, an accomplished Associate Professor at Parul University, India, has an illustrious academic background. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University (2022) and a master's degree from Nirma University (2013). With over a decade of teaching experience and a year and a half in the industry, Dr. Desai brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. His impressive publication record includes eleven peer-reviewed research articles featured in top-tier SCI/Scopus indexed journals, along with eight presentations at prestigious IEEE conferences and contributions to IEEE proceedings. As a senior IEEE member, he further enhances the academic community by serving as a reviewer for renowned journals like IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and Power Systems. In the realm of literature, Dr. Desai has authored a published book titled "Generator Out-of-Step Protection Under Renewable Power Integration" and has contributed three book chapters. His recent releases delve into essential topics, such as special electrical machines and renewable integrations. Remarkably, he has also authored two additional books on machines. Dr. Desai's editorial prowess extends to an edited book titled Special Electrical Machinery in collaboration with seven co-authors from various Indian universities is published by a publisher of international repute. Furthermore, he is actively engaged in a book project titled Power System Protection with Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Desai's intellectual prowess is also evident in his involvement with intellectual property. He has one granted utility patent and one design in his intellectual property. He has been invited as an expert speaker by various governments and reputed universities. He has also completed various institutional development projects during his career. Known for his guidance in Ph.D. and other research projects, Dr. Desai is an adept speaker with expertise in critical areas such as power system protection, AI applications, Robotics and electric vehicles. His multifaceted contributions make him a valuable asset to the academic and research communities.
Ankurkumar Pramodbhai Desai is an assistant professor in Electrical Engineering at GIDC Degree Engineering College, Navsari, Gujarat, India. With 14 years of academic experience, he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India, in 2024. He completed his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar, in 2013, and his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat, in 2008. He has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and conferences. His research focuses on multiphase induction motor drives for high-power applications, power system protection, microprocessors, microcontrollers, and control systems.
Paresh Kumar Nayak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. With a distinguished career in academia and industry, he specializes in the protection, control, and monitoring of power transmission and distribution networks, including FACTS devices and renewable energy integration. Dr. Nayak holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, where his research focused on innovative algorithms for distance relays in power networks. He also completed an MSc in High Voltage Engineering from IISc Bangalore and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from VSSUT Burla. Before joining IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, Dr. Nayak served as an Assistant Professor at NIT Patna and KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, and worked in the industry as a Transformer Design Engineer. His academic contributions include guiding several Ph.D. scholars and M.Tech students, developing new lab setups, and preparing new syllabi. Dr. Nayak has delivered numerous invited lectures and has been actively involved in professional services as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Life Member of ISTE. His notable accolades include the POSOCO Power System Award for his doctoral research.
