Analysis of Faulted Power Systems

This classic text offers you the key to understanding short circuits, open conductors and other problems relating to electric power systems that are subject to unbalanced conditions. Using the method of symmetrical components, acknowledged expert Paul M. Anderson provides comprehensive guidance for both finding solutions for faulted power systems and maintaining protective system applications. You'll learn to solve advanced problems, while gaining a thorough background in elementary configurations.

Features you'll put to immediate use:

• Numerous examples and problems
• Clear, concise notation
• Analytical simplifications
• Matrix methods applicable to digital computer technology
• Extensive appendices

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Preface to the IEEE Reissued Edition.

Preface.

List of Symbols.

General Considerations.

Symmetrical Components.

Analysis of Unsymmetrical Faults: Three-Component Method.

Sequence Impedance of Transmission Lines.

Sequence Capacitance of Transmission Lines.

Sequence Impedance of Machines.

Sequence Impedance of Transformers.

Changes in Symmetry.

Simultaneous Faults.

Analytical Simplications.

Computer Solution Methods Using the Admittance Matrix.

Computer Solution Methods Using the Impedance Matrix.

Appendix A: Matrix Algebra.

Appendix B: Line Impedance Tables.

Appendix C: Trigonometric Identities for Three-Phase Systems.

Appendix D: Self Inductance of a Straight Finite Cylindrical Wire.

Appendix E: Solved Examples.

Appendix F: Delta-Y Transformations.

Bibliography.

Index. P.M. Anderson has over 40 years of experience in power system engineering and research, power education, technical writing, and research management. His areas of interest are power system analysis, computer applications, and system dynamic performance. This classic text offers you the key to understanding short circuits, open conductors and other problems relating to electric power systems that are subject to unbalanced conditions. Using the method of symmetrical components, acknowledged expert Paul M. Anderson provides comprehensive guidance for both finding solutions for faulted power systems and maintaining protective system applications. You'll learn to solve advanced problems, while gaining a thorough background in elementary configurations. Features you'll put to immediate use: Numerous examples and problems, clear, concise notation, analytical simplifications, Matrix methods applicable to digital computer technology, Extensive appendices.

Features you?ll put to immediate use include:

• Numerous examples and problems
• Clear, concise notation
• Analytical simplifications
• Matrix methods applicable to digital computer technology
• Extensive appendices
• Software developed especially for solving the many problems associated with the matrix of complex numbers