A Course In Power Systems

Table of Contents Part-I: Generation and Economic Considerations Introductory Hydro-Electric Power Plants Steam Power Plants Nuclear Power Plants Diesel Electric Power Plants Gas Turbine Power Plants Non-Conventional Methods of Power Generation Combined Operation of Power Plants Inter-Connected Systems Major Electrical Equipment in Power Plants Economic Considerations Objective Questions with Answers Part-II: Transmission and Distribution Supply Systems Mechanical Design of Overhead Lines Overhead Line Insulators Corona Transmission Line Constants Performance of Short and Medium Transmission Lines Performance of Long Transmission Lines Underground Cables DC Distribution AC Distribution Insulation Resistance of a System Interference of Power Lines with Neighbouring Communication Lines Extra High Voltage (EHV) AC Transmission High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Construction, Testing and Commissioning of Overhead Distribution Lines Objective Questions with Answers Part-III: Switchgear and Protection Introductory Short-Circuit Calculations for Symmetrical Faults Short-Circuit Calculations for Unsymmetrical Faults Fuses Crcuit Breakers Protective Relays Static Relays Protection of AC Generators and Motors Transformer Protection