Power System: Operation & Control

by K. Uma Rao

Key Features This book covers the major topics in power system operation and control in a student-friendly format. Every chapter has a number of numerical problems included to expose the students to real-time situations Important concepts of SCADA, ABT, Distributed Generation, Smart Grids and distribution automation have been include Reliability and voltage stability has been dealt with in detail Recent trends in Indian power sector have been included. About the Book: Power System: Operation and Control This book is aimed at instilling confidence and understanding ofthe concepts in students. It is also useful for practicingelectrical engineers. As power system operation and control is anadvanced subject, therefore, familiarity with basic electricalengineering concepts and fundamentals of power system analysis isassumed. Every chapter has a number of tutorials included tofacilitate the reader in comprehending the subject better. Contents Introduction to Power System Operation and Control Modelling of Power System Components Economic Operation of Power Systems Unit Commitment Hydrothermal Scheduling Automatic Generation Control AGC in Interconnected Power Systems Voltage and Reactive Power Control Power System Reliability and Security Load Forecasting Introduction to State Estimation of Power Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Recent Trends in Power System Operation and Control About the Author: K. Uma Rao Dr. K. Uma Rao is a Professor in the Department of ElectricalEngineering, at R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore. Shereceived her PhD degree from Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore, in 1996. Dr. Rao has 25 years of experience in teachingand research. She is author of nine books in different areas ofElectrical Sciences. Her research areas include power quality,power system dynamics, FACTS and energy management.

548 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

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