Meier, Alexandra von,

Electric power systems : a conceptual introduction / Alexandra von Meier. - 2nd edition. - 1 electronic resource

Includes index.

Table of Contents
List of Figures xvii

Preface xxv

Acknowledgments xxix

About the Companion Website xxxi

1 Physics of Electricity 1

1.1 Basic Quantities 1

1.2 Ohm’s Law 7

1.3 Circuit Fundamentals 10

1.4 Resistive Heating 13

1.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields 17

2 DC Circuit Analysis 29

2.1 Modeling Circuits 29

2.2 Series and Parallel Circuits 30

2.3 Kirchhoff’s Laws 35

2.4 The Superposition Principle 39

2.5 Thévenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits 41

2.6 Magnetic Circuits 48

3 AC Power55

3.1 Alternating Current and Voltage 55

3.2 Power for the Resistive Case 60

3.3 Impedance 63

3.4 Complex Power 77

3.5 Phasors 86

4 Three-Phase Power 101

4.1 Three-Phase Basics 101

4.2 Symmetrical Components 111

4.3 Direct and Quadrature Components 117

5 Power Quality 121

5.1 Voltage 121

5.2 Frequency 125

5.3 Waveform and Harmonics 126

6 Loads135

6.1 Types of Loads 135

6.2 Single- and Multiphase Connections 144

6.3 Voltage Response of Loads 146

6.4 Load in Aggregate 150

7 Transmission and Distribution Systems 159

7.1 System Structure 159

7.2 Qualitative Characteristics of Power Lines 174

7.3 Loading 182

7.4 Voltage Control 185

7.5 Protection 190

8 Transformers 203

8.1 General Properties 203

8.2 Transformer Heating 205

8.3 Delta andWye Transformers 206

8.4 Autotransformers 208

8.5 Transformer Modeling 210

8.6 Voltage Regulation 216

8.7 Per-unit System 218

9 Analyzing Transmission Lines 225

9.1 Transmission Line Inductance 225

9.2 Transmission Line Capacitance 234

9.3 ABCD Parameters 238

10 Machines 257

10.1 The Simple Generator 258

10.2 D.C. Machine 261

10.3 The Synchronous Generator 264

10.4 Operational Control 270

10.5 Operating Limits 283

10.6 The Induction Machine 285

10.7 Modeling Generators 291

11 Matching Generation and Load 299

11.1 Load Frequency Control 299

11.2 Economic Dispatch 312

12 Power Flow 321

12.1 Introduction 321

12.2 The Power Flow Problem 322

12.3 Example with Interpretation of Results 331

12.4 Power Flow Equations and Solution Methods 339

12.5 Applications 360

12.6 LinDistFlow 363

13 Limits 369

13.1 Adequacy 369

13.2 Reliability 370

13.3 Security 374

13.4 Stability 376

13.5 Power Transfer Limits 394

Problems and Questions 403

14 Power Electronics 405

14.1 Power Conversion: Introduction 405

14.2 Legacy Power Conversion Technologies 406

14.3 Solid-State Technology 408

14.4 Inverters 415

14.5 FACTS 423

15 Resources 425

15.1 Generation Resources 425

15.2 Distributed Generation 437

15.3 Storage 443

15.4 Microgrids 449

16 Making the System Work 453

16.1 Time Scales for Operation and Control 454

16.2 Measurement and Data 460

16.3 Human Factors 469

16.4 Strategic Perspectives 479

Appendix A Symbols, Units, Abbreviations, and Acronyms 487

Index 493

"Updated with new material, this book offers careful explanations of basic math and physical concepts, with references to related ideas outside of electrical engineering and targeted at readers from different fields. Useful as a quick reference for readers, this book is organised to allow readers to reference from any part of the book without missing out on vital information. Comprised of 16 chapters, additional material includes 7 new chapters on power electronics, power quality, system performance and stability, matching generation and load, transformers, transmission lines, and three-phase power, with extra sub-categories either revised or added in. This book clearly explains the equations and concepts, adding depth and mathematical rigor while still emphasizing conceptual understanding. It also includes updated material on emerging technologies, and end-of-chapter problems to make it suitable as a course text"--


About the Author
Alexandra von Meier, PhD, is an independent consultant since her retirement as Director of Electric Grid Research at the California Institute for Energy and Environment and as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, both at the University of California, Berkeley.

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