Reactive Power Control In Electric Systems

A unified approach to the fundamental principles and practices of reactive power control in ac power systems. Emphasizes voltage control, variable loads and transmission. Covers high voltage and distribution systems, plus compensation equipment. Includes many practical numerical examples and useful formulas. Deals with real-world problems and solutions. Table of contents:theory of load compensationtheory of steady-state reactive power control in electric transmission systemsreactive power compensation and the dynamic performance of transmission systemsprinciples of static compensatorsdesign of thyristor controllersan example of a modern static compensatorseries capacitorssynchronous condensersreactive compensation and the electric arc furnaceharmonicsreactive power coordinationselected bibliographyindex