Power system operation and control

Power System Operation and Control is a comprehensive text designed for an undergraduate course in electrical engineering. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, the book introduces the reader to economic operation of power system and reactive power control. The textbook features in-depth coverage of single area and two-area load frequency control; exclusive chapter modelling of turbine, generators and automatic controllers; precise explanation supported by suitable examples and is replete with objective questions and review questions.

Cover -- About the Author -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Economic Operation of Power System-I -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Unit Commitment Problem -- 1.1.2 Economic Dispatch Problem -- 1.2 Characteristics of Thermal Units -- 1.2.1 Input-Output or Heat Characteristic -- 1.2.2 Cost Curve and Incremental Fuel Cost Characteristic -- 1.3 Objective Function and Constraints for the Economic Dispatch Problem -- 1.4 Lagrange Multiplier Method -- An Overview -- 1.4.1 Nonlinear Function Optimization Considering Equality Constraints -- 1.4.2 Nonlinear Function Optimization Considering Equality and Inequality Constraints -- 1.5 Economic Dispatch Problem -- Neglecting Transmission Line Losses -- 1.5.1 Solution of Economic Dispatch Problem -- Neglecting Losses and Generator Limits -- 1.5.2 Algorithm -- Economic Dispatch Without Considering Generator Limits -- 1.5.3 Solution of Economic Dispatch Problem -- Neglecting Losses and Including Generator Limits -- 1.5.4 Algorithm -- Economic Dispatch Including Generator Power Limits -- Questions from Previous Question Papers -- Competitive Examination Questions -- Chapter 2: Economic Operation of Power System-II -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Economic…